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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.23, 6,347.84 and 2,922.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.23, 6,347.84 and 2,922.62 is: 4,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.23 : 6,347.84 = 2,922.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.23/6,347.84 = 2,922.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.23x = 6,347.84 × 2,922.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.23x = 18,552,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,277.79/4,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.78

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