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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.79, 6,329.14 and 3,649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.79, 6,329.14 and 3,649.71 is: 5,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.79 : 6,329.14 = 3,649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.79/6,329.14 = 3,649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.79x = 6,329.14 × 3,649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.79x = 23,099,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,525.55/4,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.71

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