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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.51, 6,498.90 and 2,584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.51, 6,498.90 and 2,584.99 is: 3,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.51 : 6,498.90 = 2,584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.51/6,498.90 = 2,584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.51x = 6,498.90 × 2,584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.51x = 16,799,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,599.63/4,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.17

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