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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.58, 6,365.34 and 2,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.58, 6,365.34 and 2,623.12 is: 3,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.58 : 6,365.34 = 2,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.58/6,365.34 = 2,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.58x = 6,365.34 × 2,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.58x = 16,697,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,050.66/4,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.89

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