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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.10, 6,382.26 and 2,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.10, 6,382.26 and 2,635.20 is: 3,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.10 : 6,382.26 = 2,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.10/6,382.26 = 2,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.10x = 6,382.26 × 2,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.10x = 16,818,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818,531.55/4,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.36

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