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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.98, 6,489.84 and 2,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.98, 6,489.84 and 2,607.24 is: 3,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.98 : 6,489.84 = 2,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.98/6,489.84 = 2,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.98x = 6,489.84 × 2,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.98x = 16,920,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,920,570.44/4,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.84

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