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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.92, 6,178.96 and 2,588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.92, 6,178.96 and 2,588.25 is: 3,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.92 : 6,178.96 = 2,588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.92/6,178.96 = 2,588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.92x = 6,178.96 × 2,588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.92x = 15,992,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992,693.22/4,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.25

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