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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.92, 6,407.14 and 2,626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.92, 6,407.14 and 2,626.31 is: 3,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.92 : 6,407.14 = 2,626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.92/6,407.14 = 2,626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.92x = 6,407.14 × 2,626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.92x = 16,827,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827,135.85/4,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.26

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