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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.76, 6,691.84 and 2,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.76, 6,691.84 and 2,351.14 is: 3,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.76 : 6,691.84 = 2,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.76/6,691.84 = 2,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.76x = 6,691.84 × 2,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.76x = 15,733,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,733,430.77/4,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.66

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