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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.67, 6,291.44 and 2,791.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.67, 6,291.44 and 2,791.45 is: 3,852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.67 : 6,291.44 = 2,791.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.67/6,291.44 = 2,791.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.67x = 6,291.44 × 2,791.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.67x = 17,562,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,240.19/4,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.49

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