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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.58, 6,381.63 and 2,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.58, 6,381.63 and 2,635.22 is: 3,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.58 : 6,381.63 = 2,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.58/6,381.63 = 2,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.58x = 6,381.63 × 2,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.58x = 16,816,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816,967.10/4,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.44

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