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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.56, 6,347.46 and 2,710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.56, 6,347.46 and 2,710.05 is: 3,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.56 : 6,347.46 = 2,710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.56/6,347.46 = 2,710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.56x = 6,347.46 × 2,710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.56x = 17,201,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,933.97/4,598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.72

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