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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.58, 6,058.53 and 2,899.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.58, 6,058.53 and 2,899.53 is: 3,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.58 : 6,058.53 = 2,899.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.58/6,058.53 = 2,899.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.58x = 6,058.53 × 2,899.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.58x = 17,566,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566,889.49/4,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.31

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