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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.68, 6,344.85 and 2,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.68, 6,344.85 and 2,608.19 is: 3,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.68 : 6,344.85 = 2,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.68/6,344.85 = 2,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.68x = 6,344.85 × 2,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.68x = 16,548,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,542.60/4,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.32

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