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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.63, 4,836.73 and 2,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.63, 4,836.73 and 2,618.90 is: 3,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.63 : 4,836.73 = 2,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.63/4,836.73 = 2,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.63x = 4,836.73 × 2,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.63x = 12,666,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,912.20/3,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.34

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