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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.02, 6,998.04 and 2,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.02, 6,998.04 and 2,588.52 is: 3,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.02 : 6,998.04 = 2,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.02/6,998.04 = 2,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.02x = 6,998.04 × 2,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.02x = 18,114,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,114,566.50/4,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.74

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