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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.84, 6,363.52 and 2,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.84, 6,363.52 and 2,622.08 is: 3,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.84 : 6,363.52 = 2,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.84/6,363.52 = 2,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.84x = 6,363.52 × 2,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.84x = 16,685,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685,658.52/4,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.00

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