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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.48, 6,377.50 and 2,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.48, 6,377.50 and 2,632.32 is: 3,632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.48 : 6,377.50 = 2,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.48/6,377.50 = 2,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.48x = 6,377.50 × 2,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.48x = 16,787,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787,620.80/4,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.52

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