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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.33, 6,348.84 and 2,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.33, 6,348.84 and 2,611.24 is: 3,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.33 : 6,348.84 = 2,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.33/6,348.84 = 2,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.33x = 6,348.84 × 2,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.33x = 16,578,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578,344.96/4,600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.73

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