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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.63, 6,358.55 and 2,618.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.63, 6,358.55 and 2,618.85 is: 3,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.63 : 6,358.55 = 2,618.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.63/6,358.55 = 2,618.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.63x = 6,358.55 × 2,618.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.63x = 16,652,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652,075.57/4,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.02

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