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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.64, 6,488.32 and 2,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.64, 6,488.32 and 2,605.76 is: 3,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.64 : 6,488.32 = 2,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.64/6,488.32 = 2,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.64x = 6,488.32 × 2,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.64x = 16,907,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907,004.72/4,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.98

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