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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,518.91, 6,235.68 and 2,630.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,518.91, 6,235.68 and 2,630.41 is: 3,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,518.91 : 6,235.68 = 2,630.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,518.91/6,235.68 = 2,630.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,518.91x = 6,235.68 × 2,630.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,518.91x = 16,402,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402,395.03/4,518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.72

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