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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.68, 6,347.58 and 2,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.68, 6,347.58 and 2,503.76 is: 3,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.68 : 6,347.58 = 2,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.68/6,347.58 = 2,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.68x = 6,347.58 × 2,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.68x = 15,892,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,816.90/4,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.20

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