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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.72, 6,859.92 and 2,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.72, 6,859.92 and 2,386.16 is: 3,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.72 : 6,859.92 = 2,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.72/6,859.92 = 2,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.72x = 6,859.92 × 2,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.72x = 16,368,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,866.71/4,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.43

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