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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.46, 6,539.72 and 2,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.46, 6,539.72 and 2,609.76 is: 3,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.46 : 6,539.72 = 2,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.46/6,539.72 = 2,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.46x = 6,539.72 × 2,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.46x = 17,067,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,099.67/4,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.37

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