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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.42, 6,465.84 and 2,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.42, 6,465.84 and 2,589.50 is: 3,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.42 : 6,465.84 = 2,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.42/6,465.84 = 2,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.42x = 6,465.84 × 2,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.42x = 16,743,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743,292.68/4,685.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.49

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