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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.96, 6,364.20 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.96, 6,364.20 and 2,622.72 is: 3,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.96 : 6,364.20 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.96/6,364.20 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.96x = 6,364.20 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.96x = 16,691,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,514.62/4,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.18

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