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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.63, 6,155.66 and 2,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.63, 6,155.66 and 2,597.63 is: 3,584.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.63 : 6,155.66 = 2,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.63/6,155.66 = 2,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.63x = 6,155.66 × 2,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.63x = 15,990,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,990,102.80/4,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.72

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