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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.70, 6,379.36 and 2,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.70, 6,379.36 and 2,606.14 is: 3,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.70 : 6,379.36 = 2,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.70/6,379.36 = 2,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.70x = 6,379.36 × 2,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.70x = 16,625,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,505.27/4,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.49

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