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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.55, 6,383.06 and 2,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.55, 6,383.06 and 2,855.14 is: 3,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.55 : 6,383.06 = 2,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.55/6,383.06 = 2,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.55x = 6,383.06 × 2,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.55x = 18,224,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224,521.11/4,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.82

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