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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.53, 6,205.21 and 2,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.53, 6,205.21 and 2,607.59 is: 3,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.53 : 6,205.21 = 2,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.53/6,205.21 = 2,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.53x = 6,205.21 × 2,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.53x = 16,180,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,652.54/4,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.27

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