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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.34, 6,461.79 and 2,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.34, 6,461.79 and 2,586.66 is: 3,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.34 : 6,461.79 = 2,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.34/6,461.79 = 2,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.34x = 6,461.79 × 2,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.34x = 16,714,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,453.72/4,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.68

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