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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.85, 6,347.61 and 2,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.85, 6,347.61 and 2,503.98 is: 3,455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.85 : 6,347.61 = 2,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.85/6,347.61 = 2,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.85x = 6,347.61 × 2,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.85x = 15,894,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894,288.49/4,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.39

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