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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.73, 6,358.64 and 2,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.73, 6,358.64 and 2,618.24 is: 3,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.73 : 6,358.64 = 2,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.73/6,358.64 = 2,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.73x = 6,358.64 × 2,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.73x = 16,648,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,400.71/4,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.15

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