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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.72, 6,754.40 and 2,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.72, 6,754.40 and 2,309.04 is: 3,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.72 : 6,754.40 = 2,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.72/6,754.40 = 2,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.72x = 6,754.40 × 2,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.72x = 15,596,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,179.78/4,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.80

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