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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.88, 6,344.46 and 2,706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.88, 6,344.46 and 2,706.86 is: 3,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.88 : 6,344.46 = 2,706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.88/6,344.46 = 2,706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.88x = 6,344.46 × 2,706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.88x = 17,173,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,533.27/4,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.72

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