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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.47, 6,341.43 and 2,606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.47, 6,341.43 and 2,606.05 is: 3,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.47 : 6,341.43 = 2,606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.47/6,341.43 = 2,606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.47x = 6,341.43 × 2,606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.47x = 16,526,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,083.65/4,595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.17

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