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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.32, 6,358.12 and 2,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.32, 6,358.12 and 2,618.54 is: 3,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.32 : 6,358.12 = 2,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.32/6,358.12 = 2,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.32x = 6,358.12 × 2,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.32x = 16,648,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,991.54/4,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.60

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