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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.79, 6,347.97 and 2,610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.79, 6,347.97 and 2,610.23 is: 3,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.79 : 6,347.97 = 2,610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.79/6,347.97 = 2,610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.79x = 6,347.97 × 2,610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.79x = 16,569,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,629.99/4,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.26

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