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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.35, 7,340.43 and 2,588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.35, 7,340.43 and 2,588.99 is: 3,876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.35 : 7,340.43 = 2,588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.35/7,340.43 = 2,588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.35x = 7,340.43 × 2,588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.35x = 19,004,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,299.87/4,902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.57

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