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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.95, 5,936.31 and 2,623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.95, 5,936.31 and 2,623.87 is: 3,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.95 : 5,936.31 = 2,623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.95/5,936.31 = 2,623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.95x = 5,936.31 × 2,623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.95x = 15,576,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,105.72/4,301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.71

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