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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.33, 6,329.85 and 2,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.33, 6,329.85 and 2,724.25 is: 3,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.33 : 6,329.85 = 2,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.33/6,329.85 = 2,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.33x = 6,329.85 × 2,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.33x = 17,244,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,093.86/4,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.25

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