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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.99, 6,314.80 and 2,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.99, 6,314.80 and 2,586.48 is: 3,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.99 : 6,314.80 = 2,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.99/6,314.80 = 2,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.99x = 6,314.80 × 2,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.99x = 16,333,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,103.90/4,575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.30

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