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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.34, 6,341.70 and 2,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.34, 6,341.70 and 2,605.82 is: 3,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.34 : 6,341.70 = 2,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.34/6,341.70 = 2,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.34x = 6,341.70 × 2,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.34x = 16,525,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,296.99/4,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.10

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