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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.70, 6,382.12 and 2,608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.70, 6,382.12 and 2,608.14 is: 3,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.70 : 6,382.12 = 2,608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.70/6,382.12 = 2,608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.70x = 6,382.12 × 2,608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.70x = 16,645,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,645,462.46/4,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.25

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