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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.74, 6,383.33 and 2,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.74, 6,383.33 and 2,855.33 is: 3,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.74 : 6,383.33 = 2,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.74/6,383.33 = 2,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.74x = 6,383.33 × 2,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.74x = 18,226,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,467.46/4,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.08

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