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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.56, 6,158.88 and 2,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.56, 6,158.88 and 2,599.68 is: 3,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.56 : 6,158.88 = 2,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.56/6,158.88 = 2,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.56x = 6,158.88 × 2,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.56x = 16,011,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,117.16/4,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.88

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