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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.98, 6,382.05 and 2,608.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.98, 6,382.05 and 2,608.53 is: 3,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.98 : 6,382.05 = 2,608.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.98/6,382.05 = 2,608.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.98x = 6,382.05 × 2,608.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.98x = 16,647,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,768.89/4,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.53

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