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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.88, 6,462.45 and 2,586.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.88, 6,462.45 and 2,586.87 is: 3,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.88 : 6,462.45 = 2,586.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.88/6,462.45 = 2,586.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.88x = 6,462.45 × 2,586.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.88x = 16,717,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,518.03/4,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.92

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