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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.78, 6,178.86 and 2,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.78, 6,178.86 and 2,588.09 is: 3,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.78 : 6,178.86 = 2,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.78/6,178.86 = 2,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.78x = 6,178.86 × 2,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.78x = 15,991,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,414.88/4,476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.08

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