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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.94, 6,342.91 and 2,606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.94, 6,342.91 and 2,606.99 is: 3,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.94 : 6,342.91 = 2,606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.94/6,342.91 = 2,606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.94x = 6,342.91 × 2,606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.94x = 16,535,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,864.71/4,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.93

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