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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.59, 6,493.62 and 2,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.59, 6,493.62 and 2,609.67 is: 3,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.59 : 6,493.62 = 2,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.59/6,493.62 = 2,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.59x = 6,493.62 × 2,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.59x = 16,946,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946,205.31/4,705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.29

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