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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.34, 6,498.99 and 2,613.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.34, 6,498.99 and 2,613.78 is: 3,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.34 : 6,498.99 = 2,613.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.34/6,498.99 = 2,613.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.34x = 6,498.99 × 2,613.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.34x = 16,986,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986,930.08/4,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.07

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