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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.96, 6,301.65 and 2,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.96, 6,301.65 and 2,891.84 is: 3,989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.96 : 6,301.65 = 2,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.96/6,301.65 = 2,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.96x = 6,301.65 × 2,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.96x = 18,223,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,363.54/4,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.39

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