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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.41, 6,333.66 and 2,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.41, 6,333.66 and 2,701.89 is: 3,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.41 : 6,333.66 = 2,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.41/6,333.66 = 2,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.41x = 6,333.66 × 2,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.41x = 17,112,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,852.62/4,590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.96

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