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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.23, 6,851.86 and 2,594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.23, 6,851.86 and 2,594.21 is: 3,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.23 : 6,851.86 = 2,594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.23/6,851.86 = 2,594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.23x = 6,851.86 × 2,594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.23x = 17,775,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,122.99/4,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.63

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