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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.92, 6,882.56 and 2,089.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.92, 6,882.56 and 2,089.53 is: 3,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.92 : 6,882.56 = 2,089.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.92/6,882.56 = 2,089.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.92x = 6,882.56 × 2,089.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.92x = 14,381,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,315.60/4,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.92

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