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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.39, 6,351.87 and 2,613.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.39, 6,351.87 and 2,613.59 is: 3,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.39 : 6,351.87 = 2,613.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.39/6,351.87 = 2,613.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.39x = 6,351.87 × 2,613.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.39x = 16,601,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,152.15/4,602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.07

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