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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.22, 6,346.88 and 2,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.22, 6,346.88 and 2,503.34 is: 3,454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.22 : 6,346.88 = 2,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.22/6,346.88 = 2,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.22x = 6,346.88 × 2,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.22x = 15,888,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888,398.58/4,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.59

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