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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.78, 6,332.58 and 2,824.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.78, 6,332.58 and 2,824.02 is: 3,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.78 : 6,332.58 = 2,824.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.78/6,332.58 = 2,824.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.78x = 6,332.58 × 2,824.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.78x = 17,883,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,883,332.57/4,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.94

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