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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.32, 6,367.80 and 2,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.32, 6,367.80 and 2,518.32 is: 3,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.32 : 6,367.80 = 2,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.32/6,367.80 = 2,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.32x = 6,367.80 × 2,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.32x = 16,036,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,158.10/4,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.30

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