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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.68, 6,145.44 and 2,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.68, 6,145.44 and 2,589.68 is: 3,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.68 : 6,145.44 = 2,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.68/6,145.44 = 2,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.68x = 6,145.44 × 2,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.68x = 15,914,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914,723.06/4,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.19

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