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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.44, 6,221.70 and 2,620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.44, 6,221.70 and 2,620.18 is: 3,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.44 : 6,221.70 = 2,620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.44/6,221.70 = 2,620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.44x = 6,221.70 × 2,620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.44x = 16,301,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,973.91/4,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.88

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