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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.38, 6,385.59 and 2,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.38, 6,385.59 and 2,638.26 is: 3,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.38 : 6,385.59 = 2,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.38/6,385.59 = 2,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.38x = 6,385.59 × 2,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.38x = 16,846,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846,846.67/4,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.69

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