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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.08, 6,346.00 and 2,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.08, 6,346.00 and 2,710.76 is: 3,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.08 : 6,346.00 = 2,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.08/6,346.00 = 2,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.08x = 6,346.00 × 2,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.08x = 17,202,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,454.62/4,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.60

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