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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.92, 6,380.68 and 2,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.92, 6,380.68 and 2,855.56 is: 3,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.92 : 6,380.68 = 2,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.92/6,380.68 = 2,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.92x = 6,380.68 × 2,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.92x = 18,220,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,368.40/4,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.46

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