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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.44, 6,764.19 and 2,316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.44, 6,764.19 and 2,316.77 is: 3,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.44 : 6,764.19 = 2,316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.44/6,764.19 = 2,316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.44x = 6,764.19 × 2,316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.44x = 15,671,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,072.47/4,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.17

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