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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.23, 7,344.74 and 2,591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.23, 7,344.74 and 2,591.87 is: 3,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.23 : 7,344.74 = 2,591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.23/7,344.74 = 2,591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.23x = 7,344.74 × 2,591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.23x = 19,036,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,581.02/4,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.88

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