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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.83, 6,386.28 and 2,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.83, 6,386.28 and 2,638.27 is: 3,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.83 : 6,386.28 = 2,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.83/6,386.28 = 2,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.83x = 6,386.28 × 2,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.83x = 16,848,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848,685.81/4,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.73

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