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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.42, 6,043.66 and 2,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.42, 6,043.66 and 2,586.76 is: 3,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.42 : 6,043.66 = 2,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.42/6,043.66 = 2,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.42x = 6,043.66 × 2,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.42x = 15,633,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,497.94/4,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.76

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