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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.16, 6,898.74 and 2,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.16, 6,898.74 and 2,002.10 is: 3,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.16 : 6,898.74 = 2,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.16/6,898.74 = 2,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.16x = 6,898.74 × 2,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.16x = 13,811,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811,950.11/4,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.15

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