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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.78, 6,895.89 and 1,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.78, 6,895.89 and 1,676.22 is: 2,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.78 : 6,895.89 = 1,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.78/6,895.89 = 1,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.78x = 6,895.89 × 1,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.78x = 11,559,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,559,028.74/4,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.95

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