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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.59, 4,763.60 and 2,619.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.59, 4,763.60 and 2,619.81 is: 3,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.59 : 4,763.60 = 2,619.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.59/4,763.60 = 2,619.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.59x = 4,763.60 × 2,619.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.59x = 12,479,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,479,713.82/3,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.24

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