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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.58, 6,370.85 and 2,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.58, 6,370.85 and 2,627.24 is: 3,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.58 : 6,370.85 = 2,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.58/6,370.85 = 2,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.58x = 6,370.85 × 2,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.58x = 16,737,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737,726.67/4,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.35

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