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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.46 and 2,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.46 and 2,622.57 is: 3,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.92 : 6,364.46 = 2,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.92/6,364.46 = 2,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.92x = 6,364.46 × 2,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.92x = 16,691,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,228.75/4,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.15

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