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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.53, 6,349.29 and 2,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.53, 6,349.29 and 2,611.71 is: 3,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.53 : 6,349.29 = 2,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.53/6,349.29 = 2,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.53x = 6,349.29 × 2,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.53x = 16,582,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,504.19/4,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.48

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