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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.63, 6,641.44 and 2,604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.63, 6,641.44 and 2,604.63 is: 3,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.63 : 6,641.44 = 2,604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.63/6,641.44 = 2,604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.63x = 6,641.44 × 2,604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.63x = 17,298,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,467.17/4,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.39

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