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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.83, 6,387.63 and 2,640.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.83, 6,387.63 and 2,640.03 is: 3,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.83 : 6,387.63 = 2,640.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.83/6,387.63 = 2,640.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.83x = 6,387.63 × 2,640.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.83x = 16,863,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863,534.83/4,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.15

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