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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.54, 6,363.10 and 2,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.54, 6,363.10 and 2,621.72 is: 3,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.54 : 6,363.10 = 2,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.54/6,363.10 = 2,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.54x = 6,363.10 × 2,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.54x = 16,682,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,266.53/4,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.29

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