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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.08, 6,346.67 and 2,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.08, 6,346.67 and 2,503.20 is: 3,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.08 : 6,346.67 = 2,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.08/6,346.67 = 2,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.08x = 6,346.67 × 2,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.08x = 15,886,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,971.83/4,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.38

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