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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.98, 6,335.52 and 2,702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.98, 6,335.52 and 2,702.55 is: 3,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.98 : 6,335.52 = 2,702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.98/6,335.52 = 2,702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.98x = 6,335.52 × 2,702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.98x = 17,122,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,059.58/4,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.50

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