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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.32, 6,382.30 and 2,635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.32, 6,382.30 and 2,635.49 is: 3,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.32 : 6,382.30 = 2,635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.32/6,382.30 = 2,635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.32x = 6,382.30 × 2,635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.32x = 16,820,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820,487.83/4,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.61

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