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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.56, 6,382.55 and 2,635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.56, 6,382.55 and 2,635.31 is: 3,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.56 : 6,382.55 = 2,635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.56/6,382.55 = 2,635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.56x = 6,382.55 × 2,635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.56x = 16,819,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819,952.75/4,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.09

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