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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.08, 6,934.66 and 2,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.08, 6,934.66 and 2,575.40 is: 3,863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.08 : 6,934.66 = 2,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.08/6,934.66 = 2,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.08x = 6,934.66 × 2,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.08x = 17,859,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859,523.36/4,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.12

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