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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.64, 6,476.82 and 2,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.64, 6,476.82 and 2,597.24 is: 3,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.64 : 6,476.82 = 2,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.64/6,476.82 = 2,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.64x = 6,476.82 × 2,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.64x = 16,821,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,855.98/4,693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.97

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