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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.45, 6,346.67 and 2,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.45, 6,346.67 and 2,710.62 is: 3,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.45 : 6,346.67 = 2,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.45/6,346.67 = 2,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.45x = 6,346.67 × 2,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.45x = 17,203,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,397.08/4,599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.32

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