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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.64, 6,348.07 and 2,610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.64, 6,348.07 and 2,610.83 is: 3,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.64 : 6,348.07 = 2,610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.64/6,348.07 = 2,610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.64x = 6,348.07 × 2,610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.64x = 16,573,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,750.73/4,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.27

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