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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.04, 6,349.44 and 2,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.04, 6,349.44 and 2,611.44 is: 3,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.04 : 6,349.44 = 2,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.04/6,349.44 = 2,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.04x = 6,349.44 × 2,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.04x = 16,581,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581,181.59/4,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.79

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