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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.91, 6,348.71 and 2,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.91, 6,348.71 and 2,711.39 is: 3,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.91 : 6,348.71 = 2,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.91/6,348.71 = 2,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.91x = 6,348.71 × 2,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.91x = 17,213,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,796.22/4,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.20

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