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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.79, 6,465.06 and 2,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.79, 6,465.06 and 2,588.92 is: 3,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.79 : 6,465.06 = 2,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.79/6,465.06 = 2,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.79x = 6,465.06 × 2,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.79x = 16,737,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737,506.97/4,684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.73

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