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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.91, 6,912.82 and 2,662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.91, 6,912.82 and 2,662.19 is: 3,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.91 : 6,912.82 = 2,662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.91/6,912.82 = 2,662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.91x = 6,912.82 × 2,662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.91x = 18,403,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403,192.40/4,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.91

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