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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.28, 6,933.40 and 2,155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.28, 6,933.40 and 2,155.73 is: 3,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.28 : 6,933.40 = 2,155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.28/6,933.40 = 2,155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.28x = 6,933.40 × 2,155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.28x = 14,946,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946,498.33/4,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.58

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