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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.89, 6,886.91 and 2,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.89, 6,886.91 and 2,250.88 is: 3,375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.89 : 6,886.91 = 2,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.89/6,886.91 = 2,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.89x = 6,886.91 × 2,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.89x = 15,501,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,596.39/4,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.86

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