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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.34, 6,766.92 and 2,318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.34, 6,766.92 and 2,318.94 is: 3,478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.34 : 6,766.92 = 2,318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.34/6,766.92 = 2,318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.34x = 6,766.92 × 2,318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.34x = 15,692,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692,081.46/4,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.36

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