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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.59, 6,373.62 and 2,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.59, 6,373.62 and 2,522.73 is: 3,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.59 : 6,373.62 = 2,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.59/6,373.62 = 2,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.59x = 6,373.62 × 2,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.59x = 16,078,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,078,922.38/4,618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.35

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