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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.08, 6,898.61 and 1,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.08, 6,898.61 and 1,676.19 is: 2,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.08 : 6,898.61 = 1,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.08/6,898.61 = 1,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.08x = 6,898.61 × 1,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.08x = 11,563,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563,381.10/4,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.28

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