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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.58, 6,552.90 and 2,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.58, 6,552.90 and 2,618.10 is: 3,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.58 : 6,552.90 = 2,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.58/6,552.90 = 2,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.58x = 6,552.90 × 2,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.58x = 17,156,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,147.49/4,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.30

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