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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.63, 6,341.88 and 2,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.63, 6,341.88 and 2,606.21 is: 3,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.63 : 6,341.88 = 2,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.63/6,341.88 = 2,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.63x = 6,341.88 × 2,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.63x = 16,528,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,226.33/4,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.51

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