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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.59, 6,879.88 and 2,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.59, 6,879.88 and 2,394.81 is: 3,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.59 : 6,879.88 = 2,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.59/6,879.88 = 2,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.59x = 6,879.88 × 2,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.59x = 16,476,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,005.42/4,586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.21

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