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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,582.62, 6,871.62 and 2,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,582.62, 6,871.62 and 2,239.11 is: 3,357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,582.62 : 6,871.62 = 2,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,582.62/6,871.62 = 2,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,582.62x = 6,871.62 × 2,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,582.62x = 15,386,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,386,332.80/4,582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.54

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