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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.81, 6,627.89 and 2,594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.81, 6,627.89 and 2,594.81 is: 3,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.81 : 6,627.89 = 2,594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.81/6,627.89 = 2,594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.81x = 6,627.89 × 2,594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.81x = 17,198,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,118.85/4,802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.84

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