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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.58, 6,337.89 and 2,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.58, 6,337.89 and 2,704.29 is: 3,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.58 : 6,337.89 = 2,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.58/6,337.89 = 2,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.58x = 6,337.89 × 2,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.58x = 17,139,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,492.55/4,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.00

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