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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.36, 6,221.70 and 2,619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.36, 6,221.70 and 2,619.92 is: 3,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.36 : 6,221.70 = 2,619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.36/6,221.70 = 2,619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.36x = 6,221.70 × 2,619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.36x = 16,300,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,356.26/4,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.58

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