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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.41, 6,203.88 and 2,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.41, 6,203.88 and 2,607.30 is: 3,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.41 : 6,203.88 = 2,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.41/6,203.88 = 2,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.41x = 6,203.88 × 2,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.41x = 16,175,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,376.32/4,495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.20

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