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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.64, 6,347.55 and 2,610.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.64, 6,347.55 and 2,610.33 is: 3,602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.64 : 6,347.55 = 2,610.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.64/6,347.55 = 2,610.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.64x = 6,347.55 × 2,610.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.64x = 16,569,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,200.19/4,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.28

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