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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.58, 6,329.61 and 2,698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.58, 6,329.61 and 2,698.29 is: 3,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.58 : 6,329.61 = 2,698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.58/6,329.61 = 2,698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.58x = 6,329.61 × 2,698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.58x = 17,079,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,123.37/4,586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.72

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