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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.95, 6,332.99 and 2,796.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.95, 6,332.99 and 2,796.12 is: 3,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.95 : 6,332.99 = 2,796.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.95/6,332.99 = 2,796.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.95x = 6,332.99 × 2,796.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.95x = 17,707,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707,786.02/4,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.79

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