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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.74, 6,806.27 and 2,588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.74, 6,806.27 and 2,588.74 is: 3,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.74 : 6,806.27 = 2,588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.74/6,806.27 = 2,588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.74x = 6,806.27 × 2,588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.74x = 17,619,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,663.40/4,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.35

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