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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.76, 6,346.68 and 2,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.76, 6,346.68 and 2,610.16 is: 3,601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.76 : 6,346.68 = 2,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.76/6,346.68 = 2,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.76x = 6,346.68 × 2,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.76x = 16,565,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,850.27/4,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.46

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