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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.93, 6,362.96 and 2,621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.93, 6,362.96 and 2,621.77 is: 3,617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.93 : 6,362.96 = 2,621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.93/6,362.96 = 2,621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.93x = 6,362.96 × 2,621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.93x = 16,682,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,188.62/4,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.97

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