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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.48, 6,183.54 and 2,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.48, 6,183.54 and 2,618.12 is: 3,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.48 : 6,183.54 = 2,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.48/6,183.54 = 2,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.48x = 6,183.54 × 2,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.48x = 16,189,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,249.74/4,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.48

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