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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.55, 6,346.68 and 2,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.55, 6,346.68 and 2,709.53 is: 3,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.55 : 6,346.68 = 2,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.55/6,346.68 = 2,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.55x = 6,346.68 × 2,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.55x = 17,196,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,488.13/4,598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.55

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