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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.68, 6,935.01 and 2,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.68, 6,935.01 and 2,514.59 is: 3,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.68 : 6,935.01 = 2,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.68/6,935.01 = 2,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.68x = 6,935.01 × 2,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.68x = 17,438,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438,706.80/4,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.61

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