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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.23, 6,230.31 and 2,626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.23, 6,230.31 and 2,626.93 is: 3,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.23 : 6,230.31 = 2,626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.23/6,230.31 = 2,626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.23x = 6,230.31 × 2,626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.23x = 16,366,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366,572.67/4,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.55

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