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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.51, 6,345.88 and 2,710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.51, 6,345.88 and 2,710.17 is: 3,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.51 : 6,345.88 = 2,710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.51/6,345.88 = 2,710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.51x = 6,345.88 × 2,710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.51x = 17,198,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,400.05/4,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.00

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