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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.43, 6,895.88 and 2,405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.43, 6,895.88 and 2,405.61 is: 3,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.43 : 6,895.88 = 2,405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.43/6,895.88 = 2,405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.43x = 6,895.88 × 2,405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.43x = 16,588,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,797.89/4,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.14

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