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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.41, 6,347.11 and 2,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.41, 6,347.11 and 2,711.09 is: 3,742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.41 : 6,347.11 = 2,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.41/6,347.11 = 2,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.41x = 6,347.11 × 2,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.41x = 17,207,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,586.45/4,598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.07

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