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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,587.71, 6,330.91 and 2,598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,587.71, 6,330.91 and 2,598.45 is: 3,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,587.71 : 6,330.91 = 2,598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,587.71/6,330.91 = 2,598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,587.71x = 6,330.91 × 2,598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,587.71x = 16,450,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450,540.10/4,587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.79

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