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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.32, 6,259.88 and 2,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.32, 6,259.88 and 2,858.88 is: 3,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.32 : 6,259.88 = 2,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.32/6,259.88 = 2,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.32x = 6,259.88 × 2,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.32x = 17,896,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,245.73/4,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.23

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