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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.57, 6,332.24 and 2,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.57, 6,332.24 and 2,700.23 is: 3,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.57 : 6,332.24 = 2,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.57/6,332.24 = 2,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.57x = 6,332.24 × 2,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.57x = 17,098,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,479.50/4,588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.32

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