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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.88, 4,835.69 and 2,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.88, 4,835.69 and 2,618.14 is: 3,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.88 : 4,835.69 = 2,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.88/4,835.69 = 2,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.88x = 4,835.69 × 2,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.88x = 12,660,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,513.42/3,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.28

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