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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.09, 5,936.41 and 2,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.09, 5,936.41 and 2,623.94 is: 3,620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.09 : 5,936.41 = 2,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.09/5,936.41 = 2,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.09x = 5,936.41 × 2,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.09x = 15,576,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,820.29/4,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.76

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