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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.03, 6,218.33 and 2,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.03, 6,218.33 and 2,618.24 is: 3,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.03 : 6,218.33 = 2,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.03/6,218.33 = 2,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.03x = 6,218.33 × 2,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.03x = 16,281,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,102.43/4,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.38

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