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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.78, 6,368.76 and 2,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.78, 6,368.76 and 2,625.42 is: 3,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.78 : 6,368.76 = 2,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.78/6,368.76 = 2,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.78x = 6,368.76 × 2,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.78x = 16,720,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720,669.88/4,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.29

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