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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.57, 6,707.94 and 2,598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.57, 6,707.94 and 2,598.34 is: 3,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.57 : 6,707.94 = 2,598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.57/6,707.94 = 2,598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.57x = 6,707.94 × 2,598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.57x = 17,429,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,508.82/4,471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.85

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