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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.68, 6,368.28 and 2,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.68, 6,368.28 and 2,518.82 is: 3,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.68 : 6,368.28 = 2,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.68/6,368.28 = 2,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.68x = 6,368.28 × 2,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.68x = 16,040,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,551.03/4,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.98

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