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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.76, 6,351.61 and 2,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.76, 6,351.61 and 2,613.28 is: 3,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.76 : 6,351.61 = 2,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.76/6,351.61 = 2,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.76x = 6,351.61 × 2,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.76x = 16,598,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,535.38/4,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.21

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