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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541, 6,266.58 and 2,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541, 6,266.58 and 2,887.88 is: 3,985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541 : 6,266.58 = 2,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541/6,266.58 = 2,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541x = 6,266.58 × 2,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541x = 18,097,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,131.05/4,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.27

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