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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.89, 6,873.51 and 2,240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.89, 6,873.51 and 2,240.39 is: 3,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.89 : 6,873.51 = 2,240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.89/6,873.51 = 2,240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.89x = 6,873.51 × 2,240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.89x = 15,399,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,343.07/4,583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.45

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