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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.65, 6,363.08 and 2,621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.65, 6,363.08 and 2,621.83 is: 3,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.65 : 6,363.08 = 2,621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.65/6,363.08 = 2,621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.65x = 6,363.08 × 2,621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.65x = 16,682,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,900.93/4,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.34

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