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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.58, 6,043.41 and 2,586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.58, 6,043.41 and 2,586.78 is: 3,569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.58 : 6,043.41 = 2,586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.58/6,043.41 = 2,586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.58x = 6,043.41 × 2,586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.58x = 15,632,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,972.12/4,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.51

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