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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.87, 6,345.41 and 2,805.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.87, 6,345.41 and 2,805.19 is: 3,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.87 : 6,345.41 = 2,805.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.87/6,345.41 = 2,805.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.87x = 6,345.41 × 2,805.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.87x = 17,800,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,080.68/4,597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.38

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