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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.82, 6,363.66 and 2,622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.82, 6,363.66 and 2,622.55 is: 3,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.82 : 6,363.66 = 2,622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.82/6,363.66 = 2,622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.82x = 6,363.66 × 2,622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.82x = 16,689,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,689,016.53/4,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.75

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