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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.33, 6,347.46 and 2,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.33, 6,347.46 and 2,610.24 is: 3,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.33 : 6,347.46 = 2,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.33/6,347.46 = 2,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.33x = 6,347.46 × 2,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.33x = 16,568,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,393.99/4,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.35

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