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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.62, 7,239.06 and 2,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.62, 7,239.06 and 2,637.68 is: 3,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.62 : 7,239.06 = 2,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.62/7,239.06 = 2,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.62x = 7,239.06 × 2,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.62x = 19,094,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,323.78/4,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.68

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