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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.46, 6,358.05 and 2,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.46, 6,358.05 and 2,618.28 is: 3,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.46 : 6,358.05 = 2,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.46/6,358.05 = 2,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.46x = 6,358.05 × 2,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.46x = 16,647,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,155.15/4,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.09

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