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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.98, 6,291.99 and 2,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.98, 6,291.99 and 2,791.02 is: 3,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.98 : 6,291.99 = 2,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.98/6,291.99 = 2,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.98x = 6,291.99 × 2,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.98x = 17,561,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,069.93/4,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.97

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