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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.65, 6,362.55 and 2,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.65, 6,362.55 and 2,621.48 is: 3,616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.65 : 6,362.55 = 2,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.65/6,362.55 = 2,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.65x = 6,362.55 × 2,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.65x = 16,679,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,265.76/4,611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.77

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