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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.43, 6,573.51 and 2,638.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.43, 6,573.51 and 2,638.89 is: 3,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.43 : 6,573.51 = 2,638.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.43/6,573.51 = 2,638.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.43x = 6,573.51 × 2,638.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.43x = 17,346,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346,769.80/4,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.66

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