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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.82, 6,384.24 and 2,635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.82, 6,384.24 and 2,635.92 is: 3,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.82 : 6,384.24 = 2,635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.82/6,384.24 = 2,635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.82x = 6,384.24 × 2,635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.82x = 16,828,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,345.90/4,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.92

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