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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.22, 6,045.46 and 2,588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.22, 6,045.46 and 2,588.47 is: 3,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.22 : 6,045.46 = 2,588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.22/6,045.46 = 2,588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.22x = 6,045.46 × 2,588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.22x = 15,648,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648,491.85/4,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.91

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