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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.35, 6,936.24 and 1,336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.35, 6,936.24 and 1,336.71 is: 2,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.35 : 6,936.24 = 1,336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.35/6,936.24 = 1,336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.35x = 6,936.24 × 1,336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.35x = 9,271,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271,741.37/4,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.42

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