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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.49, 5,935.78 and 2,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.49, 5,935.78 and 2,623.02 is: 3,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.49 : 5,935.78 = 2,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.49/5,935.78 = 2,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.49x = 5,935.78 × 2,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.49x = 15,569,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,650.68/4,300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.43

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