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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.91, 6,338.26 and 2,703.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.91, 6,338.26 and 2,703.34 is: 3,731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.91 : 6,338.26 = 2,703.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.91/6,338.26 = 2,703.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.91x = 6,338.26 × 2,703.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.91x = 17,134,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,440.10/4,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.44

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