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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.38, 6,325.02 and 2,816.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.38, 6,325.02 and 2,816.91 is: 3,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.38 : 6,325.02 = 2,816.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.38/6,325.02 = 2,816.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.38x = 6,325.02 × 2,816.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.38x = 17,817,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,012.09/4,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.07

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