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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.03, 6,879.86 and 2,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.03, 6,879.86 and 2,637.17 is: 3,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.03 : 6,879.86 = 2,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.03/6,879.86 = 2,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.03x = 6,879.86 × 2,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.03x = 18,143,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143,348.50/4,586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.22

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