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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.84, 6,364.08 and 2,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.84, 6,364.08 and 2,622.88 is: 3,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.84 : 6,364.08 = 2,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.84/6,364.08 = 2,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.84x = 6,364.08 × 2,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.84x = 16,692,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692,218.15/4,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.43

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