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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.21, 6,368.90 and 2,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.21, 6,368.90 and 2,598.62 is: 3,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.21 : 6,368.90 = 2,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.21/6,368.90 = 2,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.21x = 6,368.90 × 2,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.21x = 16,550,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550,350.92/4,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.05

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