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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.38, 6,347.91 and 2,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.38, 6,347.91 and 2,709.37 is: 3,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.38 : 6,347.91 = 2,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.38/6,347.91 = 2,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.38x = 6,347.91 × 2,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.38x = 17,198,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,836.92/4,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.19

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