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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.26, 6,227.24 and 2,598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.26, 6,227.24 and 2,598.66 is: 3,586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.26 : 6,227.24 = 2,598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.26/6,227.24 = 2,598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.26x = 6,227.24 × 2,598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.26x = 16,182,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,479.50/4,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.34

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