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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.94, 6,323.25 and 2,592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.94, 6,323.25 and 2,592.73 is: 3,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.94 : 6,323.25 = 2,592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.94/6,323.25 = 2,592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.94x = 6,323.25 × 2,592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.94x = 16,394,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,394,479.97/4,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.07

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