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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.26, 6,342.91 and 2,607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.26, 6,342.91 and 2,607.14 is: 3,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.26 : 6,342.91 = 2,607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.26/6,342.91 = 2,607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.26x = 6,342.91 × 2,607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.26x = 16,536,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536,854.38/4,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.68

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