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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.08, 6,476.52 and 2,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.08, 6,476.52 and 2,597.28 is: 3,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.08 : 6,476.52 = 2,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.08/6,476.52 = 2,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.08x = 6,476.52 × 2,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.08x = 16,821,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,335.87/4,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.28

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