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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.91, 6,371.12 and 2,601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.91, 6,371.12 and 2,601.01 is: 3,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.91 : 6,371.12 = 2,601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.91/6,371.12 = 2,601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.91x = 6,371.12 × 2,601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.91x = 16,571,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571,337.41/4,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.49

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