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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.68, 6,363.91 and 2,594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.68, 6,363.91 and 2,594.99 is: 3,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.68 : 6,363.91 = 2,594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.68/6,363.91 = 2,594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.68x = 6,363.91 × 2,594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.68x = 16,514,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514,244.50/4,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.96

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