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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.68, 6,332.52 and 2,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.68, 6,332.52 and 2,819.94 is: 3,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.68 : 6,332.52 = 2,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.68/6,332.52 = 2,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.68x = 6,332.52 × 2,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.68x = 17,857,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,326.45/4,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.60

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