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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.85, 6,051.63 and 2,617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.85, 6,051.63 and 2,617.62 is: 3,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.85 : 6,051.63 = 2,617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.85/6,051.63 = 2,617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.85x = 6,051.63 × 2,617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.85x = 15,840,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840,867.72/4,385.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.81

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