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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.28, 6,341.69 and 2,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.28, 6,341.69 and 2,605.72 is: 3,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.28 : 6,341.69 = 2,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.28/6,341.69 = 2,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.28x = 6,341.69 × 2,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.28x = 16,524,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,671.02/4,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.01

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