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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.79, 6,882.38 and 2,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.79, 6,882.38 and 2,089.22 is: 3,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.79 : 6,882.38 = 2,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.79/6,882.38 = 2,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.79x = 6,882.38 × 2,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.79x = 14,378,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378,761.09/4,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.41

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