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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629, 6,388.08 and 2,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629, 6,388.08 and 2,533.08 is: 3,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629 : 6,388.08 = 2,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629/6,388.08 = 2,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629x = 6,388.08 × 2,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629x = 16,181,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,517.69/4,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.68

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