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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.58, 6,713.94 and 2,602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.58, 6,713.94 and 2,602.34 is: 3,903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.58 : 6,713.94 = 2,602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.58/6,713.94 = 2,602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.58x = 6,713.94 × 2,602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.58x = 17,471,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,954.62/4,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.84

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