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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.62, 6,361.29 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.62, 6,361.29 and 2,619.72 is: 3,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.62 : 6,361.29 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.62/6,361.29 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.62x = 6,361.29 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.62x = 16,664,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,798.64/4,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.22

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