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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.09, 6,490.46 and 2,607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.09, 6,490.46 and 2,607.21 is: 3,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.09 : 6,490.46 = 2,607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.09/6,490.46 = 2,607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.09x = 6,490.46 × 2,607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.09x = 16,921,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,998.73/4,703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.06

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