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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.64, 6,218.61 and 2,618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.64, 6,218.61 and 2,618.61 is: 3,612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.64 : 6,218.61 = 2,618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.64/6,218.61 = 2,618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.64x = 6,218.61 × 2,618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.64x = 16,284,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,114.33/4,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.56

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