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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.47, 6,348.33 and 2,611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.47, 6,348.33 and 2,611.07 is: 3,603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.47 : 6,348.33 = 2,611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.47/6,348.33 = 2,611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.47x = 6,348.33 × 2,611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.47x = 16,575,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,902.27/4,600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.09

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