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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,587.46, 6,330.72 and 2,699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,587.46, 6,330.72 and 2,699.11 is: 3,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,587.46 : 6,330.72 = 2,699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,587.46/6,330.72 = 2,699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,587.46x = 6,330.72 × 2,699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,587.46x = 17,087,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,309.66/4,587.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.79

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