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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.22, 6,498.74 and 2,584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.22, 6,498.74 and 2,584.77 is: 3,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.22 : 6,498.74 = 2,584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.22/6,498.74 = 2,584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.22x = 6,498.74 × 2,584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.22x = 16,797,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,744.96/4,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.99

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