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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.23, 6,465.77 and 2,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.23, 6,465.77 and 2,589.31 is: 3,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.23 : 6,465.77 = 2,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.23/6,465.77 = 2,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.23x = 6,465.77 × 2,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.23x = 16,741,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741,882.92/4,685.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.33

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