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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.96, 6,384.45 and 2,609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.96, 6,384.45 and 2,609.79 is: 3,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.96 : 6,384.45 = 2,609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.96/6,384.45 = 2,609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.96x = 6,384.45 × 2,609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.96x = 16,662,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,060.72/4,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.86

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