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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.59, 6,720.64 and 2,632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.59, 6,720.64 and 2,632.07 is: 3,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.59 : 6,720.64 = 2,632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.59/6,720.64 = 2,632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.59x = 6,720.64 × 2,632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.59x = 17,689,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689,205.15/4,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.68

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