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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.91, 6,346.34 and 2,609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.91, 6,346.34 and 2,609.43 is: 3,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.91 : 6,346.34 = 2,609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.91/6,346.34 = 2,609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.91x = 6,346.34 × 2,609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.91x = 16,560,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,316.94/4,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.92

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