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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.63, 6,388.89 and 2,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.63, 6,388.89 and 2,640.14 is: 3,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.63 : 6,388.89 = 2,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.63/6,388.89 = 2,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.63x = 6,388.89 × 2,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.63x = 16,867,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867,532.10/4,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.39

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