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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.54, 6,316.97 and 2,588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.54, 6,316.97 and 2,588.49 is: 3,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.54 : 6,316.97 = 2,588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.54/6,316.97 = 2,588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.54x = 6,316.97 × 2,588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.54x = 16,351,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351,413.68/4,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.10

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