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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.97, 6,381.08 and 2,528.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.97, 6,381.08 and 2,528.23 is: 3,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.97 : 6,381.08 = 2,528.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.97/6,381.08 = 2,528.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.97x = 6,381.08 × 2,528.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.97x = 16,132,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132,812.30/4,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.96

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