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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.72, 6,340.06 and 2,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.72, 6,340.06 and 2,826.28 is: 3,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.72 : 6,340.06 = 2,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.72/6,340.06 = 2,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.72x = 6,340.06 × 2,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.72x = 17,918,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,784.78/4,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.02

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