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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.98, 6,506.73 and 2,590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.98, 6,506.73 and 2,590.71 is: 3,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.98 : 6,506.73 = 2,590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.98/6,506.73 = 2,590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.98x = 6,506.73 × 2,590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.98x = 16,857,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857,050.48/4,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.21

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