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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.84, 6,258.26 and 2,858.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.84, 6,258.26 and 2,858.07 is: 3,945.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.84 : 6,258.26 = 2,858.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.84/6,258.26 = 2,858.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.84x = 6,258.26 × 2,858.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.84x = 17,886,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,886,545.16/4,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.12

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