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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.72, 6,377.97 and 2,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.72, 6,377.97 and 2,853.31 is: 3,937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.72 : 6,377.97 = 2,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.72/6,377.97 = 2,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.72x = 6,377.97 × 2,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.72x = 18,198,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,198,325.58/4,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.57

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