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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.53, 6,365.84 and 2,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.53, 6,365.84 and 2,623.39 is: 3,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.53 : 6,365.84 = 2,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.53/6,365.84 = 2,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.53x = 6,365.84 × 2,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.53x = 16,700,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,081.00/4,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.59

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