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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.52, 6,741.90 and 2,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.52, 6,741.90 and 2,303.28 is: 3,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.52 : 6,741.90 = 2,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.52/6,741.90 = 2,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.52x = 6,741.90 × 2,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.52x = 15,528,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,483.43/4,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.75

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