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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.54, 6,936.51 and 2,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.54, 6,936.51 and 2,286.42 is: 3,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.54 : 6,936.51 = 2,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.54/6,936.51 = 2,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.54x = 6,936.51 × 2,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.54x = 15,859,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,775.19/4,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.78

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