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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.21, 6,372.91 and 2,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.21, 6,372.91 and 2,629.26 is: 3,627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.21 : 6,372.91 = 2,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.21/6,372.91 = 2,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.21x = 6,372.91 × 2,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.21x = 16,756,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,005.48/4,619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.47

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