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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.98, 6,330.72 and 2,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.98, 6,330.72 and 2,819.94 is: 3,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.98 : 6,330.72 = 2,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.98/6,330.72 = 2,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.98x = 6,330.72 × 2,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.98x = 17,852,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852,250.56/4,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.24

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