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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.60, 6,499.38 and 2,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.60, 6,499.38 and 2,023 is: 3,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.60 : 6,499.38 = 2,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.60/6,499.38 = 2,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.60x = 6,499.38 × 2,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.60x = 13,148,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148,245.74/4,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.92

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