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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.91, 6,380.26 and 2,633.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.91, 6,380.26 and 2,633.65 is: 3,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.91 : 6,380.26 = 2,633.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.91/6,380.26 = 2,633.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.91x = 6,380.26 × 2,633.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.91x = 16,803,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803,349.21/4,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.80

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