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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.10, 6,238.40 and 2,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.10, 6,238.40 and 2,605.55 is: 3,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.10 : 6,238.40 = 2,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.10/6,238.40 = 2,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.10x = 6,238.40 × 2,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.10x = 16,254,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,450.09/4,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.04

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