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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.38, 6,209.14 and 2,636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.38, 6,209.14 and 2,636.38 is: 3,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.38 : 6,209.14 = 2,636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.38/6,209.14 = 2,636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.38x = 6,209.14 × 2,636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.38x = 16,369,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,621.47/4,499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.20

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