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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.75, 6,333.65 and 2,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.75, 6,333.65 and 2,797.44 is: 3,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.75 : 6,333.65 = 2,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.75/6,333.65 = 2,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.75x = 6,333.65 × 2,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.75x = 17,718,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718,005.86/4,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.18

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