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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.31, 6,348.62 and 2,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.31, 6,348.62 and 2,611.05 is: 3,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.31 : 6,348.62 = 2,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.31/6,348.62 = 2,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.31x = 6,348.62 × 2,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.31x = 16,576,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,576,537.18/4,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.36

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