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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.51, 6,311.40 and 2,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.51, 6,311.40 and 2,584.07 is: 3,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.51 : 6,311.40 = 2,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.51/6,311.40 = 2,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.51x = 6,311.40 × 2,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.51x = 16,309,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309,131.86/4,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.00

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