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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.82, 6,225.73 and 2,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.82, 6,225.73 and 2,623 is: 3,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.82 : 6,225.73 = 2,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.82/6,225.73 = 2,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.82x = 6,225.73 × 2,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.82x = 16,330,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,089.79/4,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.20

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