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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.83, 6,933 and 2,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.83, 6,933 and 2,155.24 is: 3,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.83 : 6,933 = 2,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.83/6,933 = 2,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.83x = 6,933 × 2,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.83x = 14,942,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942,278.92/4,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.28

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