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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.31, 6,346.08 and 3,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.31, 6,346.08 and 3,008.29 is: 4,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.31 : 6,346.08 = 3,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.31/6,346.08 = 3,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.31x = 6,346.08 × 3,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.31x = 19,090,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,849.00/4,599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.81

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