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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.88, 6,479 and 2,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.88, 6,479 and 2,599 is: 3,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.88 : 6,479 = 2,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.88/6,479 = 2,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.88x = 6,479 × 2,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.88x = 16,838,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838,921/4,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.66

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