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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.85, 6,572.97 and 2,638.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.85, 6,572.97 and 2,638.61 is: 3,641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.85 : 6,572.97 = 2,638.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.85/6,572.97 = 2,638.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.85x = 6,572.97 × 2,638.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.85x = 17,343,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,471.51/4,762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.41

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