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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.88, 6,386.43 and 2,531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.88, 6,386.43 and 2,531.99 is: 3,494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.88 : 6,386.43 = 2,531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.88/6,386.43 = 2,531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.88x = 6,386.43 × 2,531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.88x = 16,170,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,376.90/4,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.12

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