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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.64, 6,511.92 and 2,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.64, 6,511.92 and 2,622.76 is: 3,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.64 : 6,511.92 = 2,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.64/6,511.92 = 2,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.64x = 6,511.92 × 2,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.64x = 17,079,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,203.30/4,718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.52

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