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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.38, 6,493.68 and 2,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.38, 6,493.68 and 2,609.52 is: 3,601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.38 : 6,493.68 = 2,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.38/6,493.68 = 2,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.38x = 6,493.68 × 2,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.38x = 16,945,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945,387.83/4,705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.28

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