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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.60, 6,898.98 and 2,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.60, 6,898.98 and 2,002.28 is: 3,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.60 : 6,898.98 = 2,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.60/6,898.98 = 2,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.60x = 6,898.98 × 2,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.60x = 13,813,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813,689.67/4,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.89

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