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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.21, 6,345.46 and 2,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.21, 6,345.46 and 2,805.28 is: 3,871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.21 : 6,345.46 = 2,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.21/6,345.46 = 2,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.21x = 6,345.46 × 2,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.21x = 17,800,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,792.03/4,598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.24

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