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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.67, 6,364.10 and 2,622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.67, 6,364.10 and 2,622.17 is: 3,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.67 : 6,364.10 = 2,622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.67/6,364.10 = 2,622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.67x = 6,364.10 × 2,622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.67x = 16,687,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,774.56/4,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.60

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