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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.50, 7,006.98 and 2,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.50, 7,006.98 and 2,591.25 is: 3,888.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.50 : 7,006.98 = 2,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.50/7,006.98 = 2,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.50x = 7,006.98 × 2,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.50x = 18,156,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156,836.93/4,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.39

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