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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.73, 6,370.25 and 2,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.73, 6,370.25 and 2,599.20 is: 3,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.73 : 6,370.25 = 2,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.73/6,370.25 = 2,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.73x = 6,370.25 × 2,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.73x = 16,557,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,540.80/4,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.20

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