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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.30, 6,758.55 and 2,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.30, 6,758.55 and 2,316.90 is: 3,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.30 : 6,758.55 = 2,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.30/6,758.55 = 2,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.30x = 6,758.55 × 2,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.30x = 15,658,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658,884.50/4,509.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.58

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