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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.61, 6,349.40 and 3,491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.61, 6,349.40 and 3,491.57 is: 4,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.61 : 6,349.40 = 3,491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.61/6,349.40 = 3,491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.61x = 6,349.40 × 3,491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.61x = 22,169,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,357.10/4,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.25

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