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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.47, 6,208.64 and 2,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.47, 6,208.64 and 2,611.62 is: 3,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.47 : 6,208.64 = 2,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.47/6,208.64 = 2,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.47x = 6,208.64 × 2,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.47x = 16,214,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214,572.06/4,498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.47

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