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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.62, 6,151.23 and 2,596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.62, 6,151.23 and 2,596.62 is: 3,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.62 : 6,151.23 = 2,596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.62/6,151.23 = 2,596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.62x = 6,151.23 × 2,596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.62x = 15,972,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,406.84/4,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.56

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