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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.62, 6,306.91 and 2,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.62, 6,306.91 and 2,889.88 is: 3,988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.62 : 6,306.91 = 2,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.62/6,306.91 = 2,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.62x = 6,306.91 × 2,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.62x = 18,226,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,206.33/4,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.56

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