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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.28, 6,924.90 and 2,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.28, 6,924.90 and 2,362.42 is: 3,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.28 : 6,924.90 = 2,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.28/6,924.90 = 2,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.28x = 6,924.90 × 2,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.28x = 16,359,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,549.88/4,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.96

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