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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.63, 6,388.97 and 2,613.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.63, 6,388.97 and 2,613.15 is: 3,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.63 : 6,388.97 = 2,613.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.63/6,388.97 = 2,613.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.63x = 6,388.97 × 2,613.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.63x = 16,695,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,695,343.85/4,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.19

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