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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.98, 6,881.79 and 2,508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.98, 6,881.79 and 2,508.86 is: 3,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.98 : 6,881.79 = 2,508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.98/6,881.79 = 2,508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.98x = 6,881.79 × 2,508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.98x = 17,265,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,447.66/4,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.91

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