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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.82, 6,935.55 and 2,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.82, 6,935.55 and 2,547.94 is: 3,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.82 : 6,935.55 = 2,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.82/6,935.55 = 2,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.82x = 6,935.55 × 2,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.82x = 17,671,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671,352.53/4,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.81

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