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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.88, 7,206.90 and 2,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.88, 7,206.90 and 2,588.16 is: 3,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.88 : 7,206.90 = 2,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.88/7,206.90 = 2,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.88x = 7,206.90 × 2,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.88x = 18,652,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,610.30/4,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.95

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