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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.55, 6,219.38 and 2,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.55, 6,219.38 and 2,618.02 is: 3,612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.55 : 6,219.38 = 2,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.55/6,219.38 = 2,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.55x = 6,219.38 × 2,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.55x = 16,282,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,475.55/4,507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.27

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