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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.91, 6,498.59 and 2,613.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.91, 6,498.59 and 2,613.03 is: 3,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.91 : 6,498.59 = 2,613.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.91/6,498.59 = 2,613.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.91x = 6,498.59 × 2,613.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.91x = 16,980,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,980,997.56/4,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.15

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