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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.82, 6,825.33 and 1,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.82, 6,825.33 and 1,588.86 is: 2,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.82 : 6,825.33 = 1,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.82/6,825.33 = 1,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.82x = 6,825.33 × 1,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.82x = 10,844,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844,493.82/4,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.50

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