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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.89, 6,381.78 and 2,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.89, 6,381.78 and 2,635.20 is: 3,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.89 : 6,381.78 = 2,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.89/6,381.78 = 2,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.89x = 6,381.78 × 2,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.89x = 16,817,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817,266.66/4,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.25

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