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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.16, 6,386.67 and 2,638.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.16, 6,386.67 and 2,638.71 is: 3,641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.16 : 6,386.67 = 2,638.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.16/6,386.67 = 2,638.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.16x = 6,386.67 × 2,638.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.16x = 16,852,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,570.00/4,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.31

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