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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.48, 6,511.56 and 2,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.48, 6,511.56 and 2,622.80 is: 3,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.48 : 6,511.56 = 2,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.48/6,511.56 = 2,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.48x = 6,511.56 × 2,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.48x = 17,078,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,519.57/4,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.50

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