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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.79, 6,348.59 and 2,610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.79, 6,348.59 and 2,610.53 is: 3,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.79 : 6,348.59 = 2,610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.79/6,348.59 = 2,610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.79x = 6,348.59 × 2,610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.79x = 16,573,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,187.47/4,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.03

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