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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.79, 6,366.84 and 2,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.79, 6,366.84 and 2,624.86 is: 3,621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.79 : 6,366.84 = 2,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.79/6,366.84 = 2,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.79x = 6,366.84 × 2,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.79x = 16,712,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712,025.94/4,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.41

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