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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.31, 5,946.68 and 2,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.31, 5,946.68 and 2,633.52 is: 3,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.31 : 5,946.68 = 2,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.31/5,946.68 = 2,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.31x = 5,946.68 × 2,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.31x = 15,660,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,700.71/4,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.16

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