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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.59, 6,384.49 and 2,636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.59, 6,384.49 and 2,636.71 is: 3,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.59 : 6,384.49 = 2,636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.59/6,384.49 = 2,636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.59x = 6,384.49 × 2,636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.59x = 16,834,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,026.07/4,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.76

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