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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.06, 6,512.31 and 2,594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.06, 6,512.31 and 2,594.61 is: 3,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.06 : 6,512.31 = 2,594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.06/6,512.31 = 2,594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.06x = 6,512.31 × 2,594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.06x = 16,896,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896,904.65/4,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.57

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