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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.70, 6,961.77 and 2,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.70, 6,961.77 and 2,602.14 is: 3,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.70 : 6,961.77 = 2,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.70/6,961.77 = 2,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.70x = 6,961.77 × 2,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.70x = 18,115,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115,500.19/4,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.55

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