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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.80, 6,758.88 and 2,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.80, 6,758.88 and 2,316.48 is: 3,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.80 : 6,758.88 = 2,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.80/6,758.88 = 2,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.80x = 6,758.88 × 2,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.80x = 15,656,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,656,810.34/4,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.96

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