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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.31, 6,349.98 and 2,612.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.31, 6,349.98 and 2,612.25 is: 3,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.31 : 6,349.98 = 2,612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.31/6,349.98 = 2,612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.31x = 6,349.98 × 2,612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.31x = 16,587,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,735.26/4,601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.00

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