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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.55, 6,347.85 and 2,711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.55, 6,347.85 and 2,711.73 is: 3,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.55 : 6,347.85 = 2,711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.55/6,347.85 = 2,711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.55x = 6,347.85 × 2,711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.55x = 17,213,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,655.28/4,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.47

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