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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.97, 6,374.70 and 2,631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.97, 6,374.70 and 2,631.15 is: 3,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.97 : 6,374.70 = 2,631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.97/6,374.70 = 2,631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.97x = 6,374.70 × 2,631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.97x = 16,772,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,791.91/4,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.50

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