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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.01, 6,376.05 and 2,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.01, 6,376.05 and 2,631.04 is: 3,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.01 : 6,376.05 = 2,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.01/6,376.05 = 2,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.01x = 6,376.05 × 2,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.01x = 16,775,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,642.59/4,621.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.30

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