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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.99, 6,347.77 and 2,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.99, 6,347.77 and 2,610.28 is: 3,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.99 : 6,347.77 = 2,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.99/6,347.77 = 2,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.99x = 6,347.77 × 2,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.99x = 16,569,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,422.78/4,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.06

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