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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.32, 6,890.04 and 2,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.32, 6,890.04 and 2,398.32 is: 3,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.32 : 6,890.04 = 2,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.32/6,890.04 = 2,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.32x = 6,890.04 × 2,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.32x = 16,524,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,520.73/4,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.43

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