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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591, 6,886.32 and 1,304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591, 6,886.32 and 1,304.02 is: 1,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591 : 6,886.32 = 1,304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591/6,886.32 = 1,304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591x = 6,886.32 × 1,304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591x = 8,979,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,899.01/4,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.98

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