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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.19, 6,381.35 and 2,607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.19, 6,381.35 and 2,607.81 is: 3,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.19 : 6,381.35 = 2,607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.19/6,381.35 = 2,607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.19x = 6,381.35 × 2,607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.19x = 16,641,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641,370.82/4,624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.77

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