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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.94, 6,387.96 and 2,533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.94, 6,387.96 and 2,533.06 is: 3,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.94 : 6,387.96 = 2,533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.94/6,387.96 = 2,533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.94x = 6,387.96 × 2,533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.94x = 16,181,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,085.96/4,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.64

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