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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.37, 6,852.24 and 2,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.37, 6,852.24 and 2,594.52 is: 3,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.37 : 6,852.24 = 2,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.37/6,852.24 = 2,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.37x = 6,852.24 × 2,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.37x = 17,778,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,273.72/4,571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.05

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