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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.98, 6,348.54 and 2,610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.98, 6,348.54 and 2,610.62 is: 3,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.98 : 6,348.54 = 2,610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.98/6,348.54 = 2,610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.98x = 6,348.54 × 2,610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.98x = 16,573,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,625.49/4,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.98

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