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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.59, 6,946.44 and 2,432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.59, 6,946.44 and 2,432.35 is: 3,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.59 : 6,946.44 = 2,432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.59/6,946.44 = 2,432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.59x = 6,946.44 × 2,432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.59x = 16,896,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896,173.33/4,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.13

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