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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.97, 6,281.15 and 2,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.97, 6,281.15 and 2,611.64 is: 3,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.97 : 6,281.15 = 2,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.97/6,281.15 = 2,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.97x = 6,281.15 × 2,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.97x = 16,404,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,089.53/4,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.94

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