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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.63, 6,584.99 and 2,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.63, 6,584.99 and 2,017.14 is: 3,025.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.63 : 6,584.99 = 2,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.63/6,584.99 = 2,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.63x = 6,584.99 × 2,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.63x = 13,282,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282,803.72/4,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.95

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