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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.39, 6,316.98 and 2,899.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.39, 6,316.98 and 2,899.91 is: 3,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.39 : 6,316.98 = 2,899.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.39/6,316.98 = 2,899.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.39x = 6,316.98 × 2,899.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.39x = 18,318,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318,673.47/4,580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.37

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