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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.64, 6,317.99 and 2,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.64, 6,317.99 and 2,588.19 is: 3,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.64 : 6,317.99 = 2,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.64/6,317.99 = 2,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.64x = 6,317.99 × 2,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.64x = 16,352,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,145.60/4,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.18

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