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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.54, 6,881.04 and 2,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.54, 6,881.04 and 2,611.91 is: 3,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.54 : 6,881.04 = 2,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.54/6,881.04 = 2,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.54x = 6,881.04 × 2,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.54x = 17,972,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972,674.39/4,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.15

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