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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.37, 6,339.89 and 2,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.37, 6,339.89 and 2,705.80 is: 3,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.37 : 6,339.89 = 2,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.37/6,339.89 = 2,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.37x = 6,339.89 × 2,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.37x = 17,154,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,465.28/4,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.99

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