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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.54, 6,051.92 and 2,618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.54, 6,051.92 and 2,618.33 is: 3,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.54 : 6,051.92 = 2,618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.54/6,051.92 = 2,618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.54x = 6,051.92 × 2,618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.54x = 15,845,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,845,880.34/4,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.21

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