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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.72, 6,359.15 and 2,618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.72, 6,359.15 and 2,618.77 is: 3,614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.72 : 6,359.15 = 2,618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.72/6,359.15 = 2,618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.72x = 6,359.15 × 2,618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.72x = 16,653,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,106.36/4,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.17

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