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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.97, 6,380.62 and 2,634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.97, 6,380.62 and 2,634.41 is: 3,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.97 : 6,380.62 = 2,634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.97/6,380.62 = 2,634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.97x = 6,380.62 × 2,634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.97x = 16,809,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809,124.06/4,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.21

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