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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.61, 6,362.97 and 2,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.61, 6,362.97 and 2,621.32 is: 3,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.61 : 6,362.97 = 2,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.61/6,362.97 = 2,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.61x = 6,362.97 × 2,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.61x = 16,679,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,380.52/4,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.61

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