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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.39, 6,350.97 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.39, 6,350.97 and 2,612.82 is: 3,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.39 : 6,350.97 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.39/6,350.97 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.39x = 6,350.97 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.39x = 16,593,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593,941.44/4,602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.51

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