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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.91, 6,344.87 and 2,609.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.91, 6,344.87 and 2,609.11 is: 3,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.91 : 6,344.87 = 2,609.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.91/6,344.87 = 2,609.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.91x = 6,344.87 × 2,609.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.91x = 16,554,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554,419.00/4,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.42

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