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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.83, 6,385.21 and 2,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.83, 6,385.21 and 2,611.54 is: 3,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.83 : 6,385.21 = 2,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.83/6,385.21 = 2,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.83x = 6,385.21 × 2,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.83x = 16,675,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675,199.40/4,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.24

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