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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.89, 6,510.66 and 2,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.89, 6,510.66 and 2,622 is: 3,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.89 : 6,510.66 = 2,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.89/6,510.66 = 2,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.89x = 6,510.66 × 2,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.89x = 17,070,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,950.52/4,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.34

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