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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.08, 6,877.35 and 1,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.08, 6,877.35 and 1,623.97 is: 2,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.08 : 6,877.35 = 1,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.08/6,877.35 = 1,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.08x = 6,877.35 × 1,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.08x = 11,168,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,610.08/4,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.33

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