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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623, 6,934.56 and 1,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623, 6,934.56 and 1,545 is: 2,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623 : 6,934.56 = 1,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623/6,934.56 = 1,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623x = 6,934.56 × 1,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623x = 10,713,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,713,895.20/4,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.52

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