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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.56, 6,388.47 and 2,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.56, 6,388.47 and 2,640.20 is: 3,643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.56 : 6,388.47 = 2,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.56/6,388.47 = 2,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.56x = 6,388.47 × 2,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.56x = 16,866,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866,806.55/4,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.29

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