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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.89, 6,836.72 and 2,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.89, 6,836.72 and 2,611.89 is: 3,919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.89 : 6,836.72 = 2,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.89/6,836.72 = 2,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.89x = 6,836.72 × 2,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.89x = 17,856,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856,747.54/4,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.49

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