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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.58, 6,341.52 and 2,606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.58, 6,341.52 and 2,606.63 is: 3,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.58 : 6,341.52 = 2,606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.58/6,341.52 = 2,606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.58x = 6,341.52 × 2,606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.58x = 16,529,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529,974.34/4,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.93

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