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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.56, 6,221.64 and 2,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.56, 6,221.64 and 2,620 is: 3,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.56 : 6,221.64 = 2,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.56/6,221.64 = 2,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.56x = 6,221.64 × 2,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.56x = 16,300,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,696.80/4,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.50

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