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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.46, 6,511.78 and 2,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.46, 6,511.78 and 2,622.58 is: 3,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.46 : 6,511.78 = 2,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.46/6,511.78 = 2,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.46x = 6,511.78 × 2,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.46x = 17,077,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,663.99/4,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.33

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