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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.76, 6,059.16 and 2,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.76, 6,059.16 and 2,623 is: 3,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.76 : 6,059.16 = 2,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.76/6,059.16 = 2,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.76x = 6,059.16 × 2,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.76x = 15,893,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893,176.68/4,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.04

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