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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.94, 6,362.66 and 2,621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.94, 6,362.66 and 2,621.39 is: 3,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.94 : 6,362.66 = 2,621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.94/6,362.66 = 2,621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.94x = 6,362.66 × 2,621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.94x = 16,678,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,678,968.38/4,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.26

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