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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,594.97, 6,338.43 and 2,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,594.97, 6,338.43 and 2,825.32 is: 3,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,594.97 : 6,338.43 = 2,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,594.97/6,338.43 = 2,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,594.97x = 6,338.43 × 2,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,594.97x = 17,908,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908,077.20/4,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.33

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