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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,815.88, 6,645.91 and 2,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,815.88, 6,645.91 and 2,607.88 is: 3,598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,815.88 : 6,645.91 = 2,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,815.88/6,645.91 = 2,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,815.88x = 6,645.91 × 2,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,815.88x = 17,331,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,696.02/4,815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.87

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