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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.74, 6,341.70 and 2,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.74, 6,341.70 and 2,826.97 is: 3,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.74 : 6,341.70 = 2,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.74/6,341.70 = 2,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.74x = 6,341.70 × 2,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.74x = 17,927,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,795.65/4,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.96

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