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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.74, 6,507.83 and 2,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.74, 6,507.83 and 2,591.32 is: 3,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.74 : 6,507.83 = 2,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.74/6,507.83 = 2,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.74x = 6,507.83 × 2,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.74x = 16,863,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863,837.50/4,715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.08

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