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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.65, 6,385.01 and 2,739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.65, 6,385.01 and 2,739.32 is: 3,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.65 : 6,385.01 = 2,739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.65/6,385.01 = 2,739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.65x = 6,385.01 × 2,739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.65x = 17,490,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,585.59/4,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.40

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