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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.32, 6,341.74 and 2,605.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.32, 6,341.74 and 2,605.86 is: 3,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.32 : 6,341.74 = 2,605.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.32/6,341.74 = 2,605.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.32x = 6,341.74 × 2,605.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.32x = 16,525,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,686.60/4,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.20

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