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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.92, 6,384.77 and 2,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.92, 6,384.77 and 2,637.11 is: 3,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.92 : 6,384.77 = 2,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.92/6,384.77 = 2,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.92x = 6,384.77 × 2,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.92x = 16,837,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,332.40/4,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.99

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