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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.62, 6,153.98 and 2,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.62, 6,153.98 and 2,598.62 is: 3,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.62 : 6,153.98 = 2,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.62/6,153.98 = 2,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.62x = 6,153.98 × 2,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.62x = 15,991,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,855.51/4,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.32

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