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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.62, 6,351.39 and 2,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.62, 6,351.39 and 2,612.91 is: 3,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.62 : 6,351.39 = 2,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.62/6,351.39 = 2,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.62x = 6,351.39 × 2,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.62x = 16,595,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,610.44/4,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.69

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