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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.79, 6,499.08 and 2,584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.79, 6,499.08 and 2,584.98 is: 3,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.79 : 6,499.08 = 2,584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.79/6,499.08 = 2,584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.79x = 6,499.08 × 2,584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.79x = 16,799,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,991.82/4,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.04

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