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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.31, 6,357.77 and 2,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.31, 6,357.77 and 2,591.03 is: 3,575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.31 : 6,357.77 = 2,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.31/6,357.77 = 2,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.31x = 6,357.77 × 2,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.31x = 16,473,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,141.01/4,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.44

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