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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.93, 6,383.73 and 2,636.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.93, 6,383.73 and 2,636.79 is: 3,639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.93 : 6,383.73 = 2,636.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.93/6,383.73 = 2,636.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.93x = 6,383.73 × 2,636.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.93x = 16,832,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,555.43/4,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.53

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