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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.55, 6,720.46 and 2,632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.55, 6,720.46 and 2,632.23 is: 3,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.55 : 6,720.46 = 2,632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.55/6,720.46 = 2,632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.55x = 6,720.46 × 2,632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.55x = 17,689,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689,789.85/4,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.01

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