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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.54, 6,350.65 and 2,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.54, 6,350.65 and 2,611.91 is: 3,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.54 : 6,350.65 = 2,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.54/6,350.65 = 2,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.54x = 6,350.65 × 2,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.54x = 16,587,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,294.49/4,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.73

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