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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.69, 6,347.76 and 2,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.69, 6,347.76 and 2,610.48 is: 3,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.69 : 6,347.76 = 2,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.69/6,347.76 = 2,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.69x = 6,347.76 × 2,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.69x = 16,570,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,700.52/4,599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.57

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