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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.36, 6,362.46 and 2,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.36, 6,362.46 and 2,621 is: 3,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.36 : 6,362.46 = 2,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.36/6,362.46 = 2,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.36x = 6,362.46 × 2,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.36x = 16,676,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,007.66/4,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.07

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