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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.67, 6,358.56 and 2,618.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.67, 6,358.56 and 2,618.41 is: 3,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.67 : 6,358.56 = 2,618.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.67/6,358.56 = 2,618.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.67x = 6,358.56 × 2,618.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.67x = 16,649,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649,317.09/4,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.39

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