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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.84, 6,227.32 and 2,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.84, 6,227.32 and 2,623.80 is: 3,620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.84 : 6,227.32 = 2,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.84/6,227.32 = 2,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.84x = 6,227.32 × 2,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.84x = 16,339,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339,242.22/4,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.61

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