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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.59, 6,381.79 and 2,635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.59, 6,381.79 and 2,635.11 is: 3,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.59 : 6,381.79 = 2,635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.59/6,381.79 = 2,635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.59x = 6,381.79 × 2,635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.59x = 16,816,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816,694.11/4,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.36

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