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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.56 and 2,595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.56 and 2,595.39 is: 3,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.92 : 6,364.56 = 2,595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.92/6,364.56 = 2,595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.92x = 6,364.56 × 2,595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.92x = 16,518,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518,515.38/4,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.70

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