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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.63, 6,322.79 and 2,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.63, 6,322.79 and 2,592.15 is: 3,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.63 : 6,322.79 = 2,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.63/6,322.79 = 2,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.63x = 6,322.79 × 2,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.63x = 16,389,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,620.10/4,581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.25

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