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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,816.63, 6,646.95 and 2,608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,816.63, 6,646.95 and 2,608.63 is: 3,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,816.63 : 6,646.95 = 2,608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,816.63/6,646.95 = 2,608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,816.63x = 6,646.95 × 2,608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,816.63x = 17,339,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,399.94/4,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.91

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