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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.58, 6,882.42 and 2,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.58, 6,882.42 and 2,512.44 is: 3,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.58 : 6,882.42 = 2,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.58/6,882.42 = 2,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.58x = 6,882.42 × 2,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.58x = 17,291,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,667.30/4,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.67

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