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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.23, 6,332.45 and 2,821.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.23, 6,332.45 and 2,821.19 is: 3,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.23 : 6,332.45 = 2,821.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.23/6,332.45 = 2,821.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.23x = 6,332.45 × 2,821.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.23x = 17,864,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,998.85/4,590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.97

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