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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.98, 6,186.99 and 2,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.98, 6,186.99 and 2,620.62 is: 3,615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.98 : 6,186.99 = 2,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.98/6,186.99 = 2,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.98x = 6,186.99 × 2,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.98x = 16,213,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,749.73/4,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.93

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