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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.23, 6,905.91 and 2,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.23, 6,905.91 and 2,383.82 is: 3,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.23 : 6,905.91 = 2,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.23/6,905.91 = 2,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.23x = 6,905.91 × 2,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.23x = 16,462,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,399.93/4,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.17

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