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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588, 6,331.44 and 2,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588, 6,331.44 and 2,819.56 is: 3,890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588 : 6,331.44 = 2,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588/6,331.44 = 2,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588x = 6,331.44 × 2,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588x = 17,851,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851,874.97/4,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.99

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