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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.82, 6,327.36 and 2,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.82, 6,327.36 and 2,595.94 is: 3,581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.82 : 6,327.36 = 2,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.82/6,327.36 = 2,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.82x = 6,327.36 × 2,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.82x = 16,425,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425,446.92/4,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.79

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