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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.61, 6,224.99 and 2,622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.61, 6,224.99 and 2,622.69 is: 3,618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.61 : 6,224.99 = 2,622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.61/6,224.99 = 2,622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.61x = 6,224.99 × 2,622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.61x = 16,326,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,205.91/4,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.71

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