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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.49, 6,363.85 and 2,622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.49, 6,363.85 and 2,622.05 is: 3,618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.49 : 6,363.85 = 2,622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.49/6,363.85 = 2,622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.49x = 6,363.85 × 2,622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.49x = 16,686,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686,332.89/4,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.43

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