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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.08, 6,299.94 and 2,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.08, 6,299.94 and 2,676.97 is: 3,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.08 : 6,299.94 = 2,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.08/6,299.94 = 2,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.08x = 6,299.94 × 2,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.08x = 16,864,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,864,750.38/4,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.29

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