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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.01, 6,343.26 and 2,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.01, 6,343.26 and 2,705.98 is: 3,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.01 : 6,343.26 = 2,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.01/6,343.26 = 2,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.01x = 6,343.26 × 2,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.01x = 17,164,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164,734.69/4,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.52

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