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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.60, 5,935.71 and 2,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.60, 5,935.71 and 2,623.74 is: 3,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.60 : 5,935.71 = 2,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.60/5,935.71 = 2,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.60x = 5,935.71 × 2,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.60x = 15,573,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,759.76/4,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.62

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