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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.88, 6,644.53 and 2,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.88, 6,644.53 and 2,606.88 is: 3,597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.88 : 6,644.53 = 2,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.88/6,644.53 = 2,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.88x = 6,644.53 × 2,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.88x = 17,321,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321,492.37/4,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.49

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