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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,494.58, 6,203.35 and 2,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,494.58, 6,203.35 and 2,607.38 is: 3,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,494.58 : 6,203.35 = 2,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,494.58/6,203.35 = 2,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,494.58x = 6,203.35 × 2,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,494.58x = 16,174,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,490.72/4,494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.67

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