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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.91, 6,872.67 and 2,502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.91, 6,872.67 and 2,502.78 is: 3,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.91 : 6,872.67 = 2,502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.91/6,872.67 = 2,502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.91x = 6,872.67 × 2,502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.91x = 17,200,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,781.02/4,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.79

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