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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.70, 6,348.27 and 2,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.70, 6,348.27 and 2,710.68 is: 3,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.70 : 6,348.27 = 2,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.70/6,348.27 = 2,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.70x = 6,348.27 × 2,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.70x = 17,208,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,150.59/4,599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.14

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