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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.92, 6,955.56 and 2,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.92, 6,955.56 and 2,328.72 is: 3,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.92 : 6,955.56 = 2,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.92/6,955.56 = 2,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.92x = 6,955.56 × 2,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.92x = 16,197,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,551.68/4,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.91

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