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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.91, 6,387.95 and 2,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.91, 6,387.95 and 2,533.04 is: 3,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.91 : 6,387.95 = 2,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.91/6,387.95 = 2,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.91x = 6,387.95 × 2,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.91x = 16,180,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,888.26/4,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.62

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