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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.68, 6,356.76 and 2,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.68, 6,356.76 and 2,589.88 is: 3,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.68 : 6,356.76 = 2,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.68/6,356.76 = 2,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.68x = 6,356.76 × 2,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.68x = 16,463,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,245.59/4,606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.78

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