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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.82, 6,382.08 and 2,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.82, 6,382.08 and 2,634.96 is: 3,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.82 : 6,382.08 = 2,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.82/6,382.08 = 2,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.82x = 6,382.08 × 2,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.82x = 16,816,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816,525.52/4,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.36

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