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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.67, 6,345.65 and 2,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.67, 6,345.65 and 2,710.13 is: 3,739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.67 : 6,345.65 = 2,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.67/6,345.65 = 2,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.67x = 6,345.65 × 2,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.67x = 17,197,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,491.16/4,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.67

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