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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.35, 6,367.78 and 2,518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.35, 6,367.78 and 2,518.47 is: 3,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.35 : 6,367.78 = 2,518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.35/6,367.78 = 2,518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.35x = 6,367.78 × 2,518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.35x = 16,037,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,056.60/4,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.48

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