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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.59, 6,356.45 and 2,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.59, 6,356.45 and 2,589.73 is: 3,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.59 : 6,356.45 = 2,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.59/6,356.45 = 2,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.59x = 6,356.45 × 2,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.59x = 16,461,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461,495.40/4,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.47

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