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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.65, 6,225.03 and 2,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.65, 6,225.03 and 2,597.06 is: 3,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.65 : 6,225.03 = 2,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.65/6,225.03 = 2,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.65x = 6,225.03 × 2,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.65x = 16,166,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166,745.29/4,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.13

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