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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.36, 6,333.64 and 2,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.36, 6,333.64 and 2,822.36 is: 3,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.36 : 6,333.64 = 2,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.36/6,333.64 = 2,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.36x = 6,333.64 × 2,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.36x = 17,875,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875,812.19/4,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.90

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