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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.65, 6,488.51 and 2,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.65, 6,488.51 and 2,605.77 is: 3,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.65 : 6,488.51 = 2,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.65/6,488.51 = 2,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.65x = 6,488.51 × 2,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.65x = 16,907,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907,551.67/4,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.09

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