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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.55, 6,261.74 and 2,858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.55, 6,261.74 and 2,858.05 is: 3,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.55 : 6,261.74 = 2,858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.55/6,261.74 = 2,858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.55x = 6,261.74 × 2,858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.55x = 17,896,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,320.41/4,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.32

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