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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.41, 6,924.01 and 2,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.41, 6,924.01 and 2,639.26 is: 3,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.41 : 6,924.01 = 2,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.41/6,924.01 = 2,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.41x = 6,924.01 × 2,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.41x = 18,274,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,262.63/4,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.84

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