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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.74, 6,381.97 and 2,634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.74, 6,381.97 and 2,634.89 is: 3,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.74 : 6,381.97 = 2,634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.74/6,381.97 = 2,634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.74x = 6,381.97 × 2,634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.74x = 16,815,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815,750.44/4,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.26

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