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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.76, 6,851.57 and 2,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.76, 6,851.57 and 2,618.57 is: 3,927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.76 : 6,851.57 = 2,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.76/6,851.57 = 2,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.76x = 6,851.57 × 2,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.76x = 17,941,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,281.40/4,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.81

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