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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.59, 6,377.97 and 2,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.59, 6,377.97 and 2,853.94 is: 3,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.59 : 6,377.97 = 2,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.59/6,377.97 = 2,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.59x = 6,377.97 × 2,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.59x = 18,202,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,343.70/4,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.84

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