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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.97, 6,347.69 and 2,504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.97, 6,347.69 and 2,504.09 is: 3,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.97 : 6,347.69 = 2,504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.97/6,347.69 = 2,504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.97x = 6,347.69 × 2,504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.97x = 15,895,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,187.05/4,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.50

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