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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,876.74, 6,729.90 and 2,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,876.74, 6,729.90 and 2,638.62 is: 3,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,876.74 : 6,729.90 = 2,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,876.74/6,729.90 = 2,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,876.74x = 6,729.90 × 2,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,876.74x = 17,757,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757,648.74/4,876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.29

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