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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.91, 6,347.62 and 2,611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.91, 6,347.62 and 2,611.11 is: 3,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.91 : 6,347.62 = 2,611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.91/6,347.62 = 2,611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.91x = 6,347.62 × 2,611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.91x = 16,574,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574,334.06/4,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.19

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