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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.39, 6,838.97 and 2,613.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.39, 6,838.97 and 2,613.39 is: 3,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.39 : 6,838.97 = 2,613.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.39/6,838.97 = 2,613.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.39x = 6,838.97 × 2,613.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.39x = 17,872,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,882.74/4,557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.74

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