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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.32, 7,260.38 and 2,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.32, 7,260.38 and 2,623.06 is: 3,931.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.32 : 7,260.38 = 2,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.32/7,260.38 = 2,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.32x = 7,260.38 × 2,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.32x = 19,044,412.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,412.36/4,844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.29

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