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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.67, 6,634.48 and 1,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.67, 6,634.48 and 1,957.15 is: 2,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.67 : 6,634.48 = 1,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.67/6,634.48 = 1,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.67x = 6,634.48 × 1,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.67x = 12,984,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,672.53/4,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.27

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