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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.38, 6,364.24 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.38, 6,364.24 and 2,622.24 is: 3,619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.38 : 6,364.24 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.38/6,364.24 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.38x = 6,364.24 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.38x = 16,688,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688,558.14/4,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.00

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