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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.61, 6,830.43 and 2,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.61, 6,830.43 and 2,606.37 is: 3,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.61 : 6,830.43 = 2,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.61/6,830.43 = 2,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.61x = 6,830.43 × 2,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.61x = 17,802,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802,627.84/4,553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.56

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