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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.74, 6,213.36 and 2,613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.74, 6,213.36 and 2,613.82 is: 3,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.74 : 6,213.36 = 2,613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.74/6,213.36 = 2,613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.74x = 6,213.36 × 2,613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.74x = 16,240,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,604.64/4,502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.83

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