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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.48, 6,363.87 and 2,622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.48, 6,363.87 and 2,622.15 is: 3,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.48 : 6,363.87 = 2,622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.48/6,363.87 = 2,622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.48x = 6,363.87 × 2,622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.48x = 16,686,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686,993.99/4,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.58

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