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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.85, 6,716.54 and 2,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.85, 6,716.54 and 2,629.35 is: 3,938.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.85 : 6,716.54 = 2,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.85/6,716.54 = 2,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.85x = 6,716.54 × 2,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.85x = 17,660,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,121.30/4,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.61

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