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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.38, 6,851.01 and 2,618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.38, 6,851.01 and 2,618.19 is: 3,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.38 : 6,851.01 = 2,618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.38/6,851.01 = 2,618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.38x = 6,851.01 × 2,618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.38x = 17,937,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,245.87/4,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.25

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