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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.32, 6,386.61 and 2,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.32, 6,386.61 and 2,638.76 is: 3,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.32 : 6,386.61 = 2,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.32/6,386.61 = 2,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.32x = 6,386.61 × 2,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.32x = 16,852,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,731.00/4,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.22

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