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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.22, 6,349.36 and 2,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.22, 6,349.36 and 2,611.82 is: 3,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.22 : 6,349.36 = 2,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.22/6,349.36 = 2,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.22x = 6,349.36 × 2,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.22x = 16,583,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583,385.44/4,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.13

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