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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.52, 6,164.79 and 2,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.52, 6,164.79 and 2,891.88 is: 3,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.52 : 6,164.79 = 2,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.52/6,164.79 = 2,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.52x = 6,164.79 × 2,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.52x = 17,827,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827,832.91/4,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.44

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