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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.31, 6,640.99 and 2,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.31, 6,640.99 and 2,604.31 is: 3,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.31 : 6,640.99 = 2,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.31/6,640.99 = 2,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.31x = 6,640.99 × 2,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.31x = 17,295,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,216.52/4,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.95

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