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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.64, 6,325.54 and 2,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.64, 6,325.54 and 2,791.72 is: 3,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.64 : 6,325.54 = 2,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.64/6,325.54 = 2,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.64x = 6,325.54 × 2,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.64x = 17,659,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,136.53/4,585.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.96

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