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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.76, 6,637.46 and 2,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.76, 6,637.46 and 2,601.76 is: 3,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.76 : 6,637.46 = 2,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.76/6,637.46 = 2,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.76x = 6,637.46 × 2,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.76x = 17,269,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,077.93/4,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.42

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