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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.58, 6,877.89 and 2,509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.58, 6,877.89 and 2,509.47 is: 3,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.58 : 6,877.89 = 2,509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.58/6,877.89 = 2,509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.58x = 6,877.89 × 2,509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.58x = 17,259,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,858.62/4,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.21

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