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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.69, 6,386.22 and 2,764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.69, 6,386.22 and 2,764.69 is: 3,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.69 : 6,386.22 = 2,764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.69/6,386.22 = 2,764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.69x = 6,386.22 × 2,764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.69x = 17,655,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,902.61/4,627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.28

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