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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.28, 6,382.86 and 2,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.28, 6,382.86 and 2,635.82 is: 3,637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.28 : 6,382.86 = 2,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.28/6,382.86 = 2,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.28x = 6,382.86 × 2,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.28x = 16,824,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,070.05/4,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.42

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