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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.25, 6,341.09 and 2,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.25, 6,341.09 and 2,606.12 is: 3,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.25 : 6,341.09 = 2,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.25/6,341.09 = 2,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.25x = 6,341.09 × 2,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.25x = 16,525,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,656.18/4,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.25

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