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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.95, 6,220.55 and 2,618.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.95, 6,220.55 and 2,618.93 is: 3,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.95 : 6,220.55 = 2,618.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.95/6,220.55 = 2,618.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.95x = 6,220.55 × 2,618.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.95x = 16,291,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,291,192.38/4,507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.88

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