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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.79, 6,362.89 and 2,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.79, 6,362.89 and 2,621.35 is: 3,617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.79 : 6,362.89 = 2,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.79/6,362.89 = 2,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.79x = 6,362.89 × 2,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.79x = 16,679,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,361.70/4,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.46

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