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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.16, 7,177.84 and 2,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.16, 7,177.84 and 2,598.44 is: 3,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.16 : 7,177.84 = 2,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.16/7,177.84 = 2,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.16x = 7,177.84 × 2,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.16x = 18,651,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,186.57/4,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.59

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