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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.79, 6,343.49 and 2,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.79, 6,343.49 and 2,708.46 is: 3,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.79 : 6,343.49 = 2,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.79/6,343.49 = 2,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.79x = 6,343.49 × 2,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.79x = 17,181,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,109.33/4,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.45

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