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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,494, 6,202.26 and 2,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,494, 6,202.26 and 2,631 is: 3,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,494 : 6,202.26 = 2,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,494/6,202.26 = 2,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,494x = 6,202.26 × 2,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,494x = 16,318,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318,146.06/4,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.10

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