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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.38, 6,917.20 and 2,536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.38, 6,917.20 and 2,536.21 is: 3,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.38 : 6,917.20 = 2,536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.38/6,917.20 = 2,536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.38x = 6,917.20 × 2,536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.38x = 17,543,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,471.81/4,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.15

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