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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.76, 6,345.84 and 2,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.76, 6,345.84 and 2,828.34 is: 3,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.76 : 6,345.84 = 2,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.76/6,345.84 = 2,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.76x = 6,345.84 × 2,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.76x = 17,948,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,193.11/4,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.38

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