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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.50, 6,061.46 and 2,623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.50, 6,061.46 and 2,623.05 is: 3,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.50 : 6,061.46 = 2,623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.50/6,061.46 = 2,623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.50x = 6,061.46 × 2,623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.50x = 15,899,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,499.54/4,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.70

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