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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.05, 5,936.63 and 2,623.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.05, 5,936.63 and 2,623.19 is: 3,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.05 : 5,936.63 = 2,623.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.05/5,936.63 = 2,623.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.05x = 5,936.63 × 2,623.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.05x = 15,572,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,865.65/4,302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.88

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