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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.33, 5,934.74 and 2,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.33, 5,934.74 and 2,622.58 is: 3,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.33 : 5,934.74 = 2,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.33/5,934.74 = 2,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.33x = 5,934.74 × 2,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.33x = 15,564,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,324.61/4,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.49

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