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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.81, 6,544.07 and 2,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.81, 6,544.07 and 2,604.50 is: 3,908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.81 : 6,544.07 = 2,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.81/6,544.07 = 2,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.81x = 6,544.07 × 2,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.81x = 17,044,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,030.32/4,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.46

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