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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.26, 6,343.62 and 2,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.26, 6,343.62 and 2,706.24 is: 3,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.26 : 6,343.62 = 2,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.26/6,343.62 = 2,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.26x = 6,343.62 × 2,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.26x = 17,167,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167,344.66/4,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.89

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