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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.57, 6,934.91 and 2,542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.57, 6,934.91 and 2,542.89 is: 3,814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.57 : 6,934.91 = 2,542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.57/6,934.91 = 2,542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.57x = 6,934.91 × 2,542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.57x = 17,634,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634,700.58/4,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.09

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