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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.92, 6,505.44 and 2,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.92, 6,505.44 and 2,618 is: 3,612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.92 : 6,505.44 = 2,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.92/6,505.44 = 2,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.92x = 6,505.44 × 2,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.92x = 17,031,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,031,241.92/4,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.97

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