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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.28, 6,358.91 and 2,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.28, 6,358.91 and 2,617.92 is: 3,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.28 : 6,358.91 = 2,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.28/6,358.91 = 2,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.28x = 6,358.91 × 2,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.28x = 16,647,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,104.58/4,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.22

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