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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.96, 6,794.94 and 2,583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.96, 6,794.94 and 2,583.62 is: 3,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.96 : 6,794.94 = 2,583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.96/6,794.94 = 2,583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.96x = 6,794.94 × 2,583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.96x = 17,555,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,542.88/4,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.43

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