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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.79, 6,364.02 and 2,622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.79, 6,364.02 and 2,622.07 is: 3,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.79 : 6,364.02 = 2,622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.79/6,364.02 = 2,622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.79x = 6,364.02 × 2,622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.79x = 16,686,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686,905.92/4,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.31

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