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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.35, 6,336.55 and 2,703.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.35, 6,336.55 and 2,703.39 is: 3,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.35 : 6,336.55 = 2,703.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.35/6,336.55 = 2,703.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.35x = 6,336.55 × 2,703.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.35x = 17,130,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,130,165.90/4,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.96

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