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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.22, 6,461.55 and 2,586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.22, 6,461.55 and 2,586.35 is: 3,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.22 : 6,461.55 = 2,586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.22/6,461.55 = 2,586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.22x = 6,461.55 × 2,586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.22x = 16,711,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711,797.53/4,682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.20

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