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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.65, 6,626.57 and 2,048.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.65, 6,626.57 and 2,048.39 is: 3,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.65 : 6,626.57 = 2,048.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.65/6,626.57 = 2,048.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.65x = 6,626.57 × 2,048.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.65x = 13,573,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,756.35/4,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.45

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