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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.95, 6,343.54 and 2,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.95, 6,343.54 and 2,607.67 is: 3,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.95 : 6,343.54 = 2,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.95/6,343.54 = 2,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.95x = 6,343.54 × 2,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.95x = 16,541,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,858.95/4,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.23

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