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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.03, 6,346.64 and 2,503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.03, 6,346.64 and 2,503.11 is: 3,454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.03 : 6,346.64 = 2,503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.03/6,346.64 = 2,503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.03x = 6,346.64 × 2,503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.03x = 15,886,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,325.53/4,599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.28

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