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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.08, 6,338.58 and 2,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.08, 6,338.58 and 2,704.79 is: 3,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.08 : 6,338.58 = 2,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.08/6,338.58 = 2,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.08x = 6,338.58 × 2,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.08x = 17,144,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,527.80/4,593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.69

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