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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.58, 6,368.14 and 2,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.58, 6,368.14 and 2,625.28 is: 3,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.58 : 6,368.14 = 2,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.58/6,368.14 = 2,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.58x = 6,368.14 × 2,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.58x = 16,718,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718,150.58/4,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.90

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