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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.91, 6,331.61 and 2,700.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.91, 6,331.61 and 2,700.57 is: 3,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.91 : 6,331.61 = 2,700.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.91/6,331.61 = 2,700.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.91x = 6,331.61 × 2,700.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.91x = 17,098,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,966.26/4,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.15

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