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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.44, 6,349.58 and 2,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.44, 6,349.58 and 2,612.08 is: 3,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.44 : 6,349.58 = 2,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.44/6,349.58 = 2,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.44x = 6,349.58 × 2,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.44x = 16,585,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,601.58/4,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.44

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