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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.57, 6,340.78 and 2,707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.57, 6,340.78 and 2,707.01 is: 3,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.57 : 6,340.78 = 2,707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.57/6,340.78 = 2,707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.57x = 6,340.78 × 2,707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.57x = 17,164,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164,523.16/4,595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.02

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