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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.08, 6,381.24 and 2,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.08, 6,381.24 and 2,855.28 is: 3,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.08 : 6,381.24 = 2,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.08/6,381.24 = 2,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.08x = 6,381.24 × 2,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.08x = 18,220,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,226.95/4,624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.29

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