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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.98, 6,382.28 and 2,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.98, 6,382.28 and 2,854.58 is: 3,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.98 : 6,382.28 = 2,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.98/6,382.28 = 2,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.98x = 6,382.28 × 2,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.98x = 18,218,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,704.07/4,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.05

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