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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.48, 6,935.70 and 2,431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.48, 6,935.70 and 2,431.32 is: 3,647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.48 : 6,935.70 = 2,431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.48/6,935.70 = 2,431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.48x = 6,935.70 × 2,431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.48x = 16,862,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,906.12/4,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.23

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