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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.62, 6,887.51 and 2,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.62, 6,887.51 and 2,404.62 is: 3,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.62 : 6,887.51 = 2,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.62/6,887.51 = 2,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.62x = 6,887.51 × 2,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.62x = 16,561,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,561,844.30/4,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.97

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