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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.81, 6,850.61 and 2,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.81, 6,850.61 and 2,598.09 is: 3,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.81 : 6,850.61 = 2,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.81/6,850.61 = 2,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.81x = 6,850.61 × 2,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.81x = 17,798,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,498.23/4,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.95

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