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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.50, 6,333.37 and 2,700.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.50, 6,333.37 and 2,700.69 is: 3,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.50 : 6,333.37 = 2,700.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.50/6,333.37 = 2,700.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.50x = 6,333.37 × 2,700.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.50x = 17,104,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104,469.03/4,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.68

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