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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.88, 6,350.40 and 2,612.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.88, 6,350.40 and 2,612.59 is: 3,605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.88 : 6,350.40 = 2,612.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.88/6,350.40 = 2,612.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.88x = 6,350.40 × 2,612.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.88x = 16,590,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,975.66/4,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.26

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