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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.59, 6,347.26 and 2,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.59, 6,347.26 and 2,503.67 is: 3,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.59 : 6,347.26 = 2,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.59/6,347.26 = 2,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.59x = 6,347.26 × 2,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.59x = 15,891,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,444.44/4,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.97

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