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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.41, 6,340.33 and 2,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.41, 6,340.33 and 2,704.84 is: 3,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.41 : 6,340.33 = 2,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.41/6,340.33 = 2,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.41x = 6,340.33 × 2,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.41x = 17,149,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,546.50/4,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.52

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