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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.98, 6,802.16 and 2,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.98, 6,802.16 and 2,586 is: 3,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.98 : 6,802.16 = 2,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.98/6,802.16 = 2,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.98x = 6,802.16 × 2,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.98x = 17,590,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,385.76/4,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.26

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