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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.59, 6,335.49 and 2,824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.59, 6,335.49 and 2,824.23 is: 3,896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.59 : 6,335.49 = 2,824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.59/6,335.49 = 2,824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.59x = 6,335.49 × 2,824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.59x = 17,892,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,880.92/4,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.88

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