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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,496.58, 6,204.54 and 2,607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,496.58, 6,204.54 and 2,607.79 is: 3,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,496.58 : 6,204.54 = 2,607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,496.58/6,204.54 = 2,607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,496.58x = 6,204.54 × 2,607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,496.58x = 16,180,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,137.37/4,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.32

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