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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.22, 6,924.86 and 2,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.22, 6,924.86 and 2,423.44 is: 3,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.22 : 6,924.86 = 2,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.22/6,924.86 = 2,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.22x = 6,924.86 × 2,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.22x = 16,781,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,982.72/4,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.23

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