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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.73, 6,767.15 and 2,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.73, 6,767.15 and 2,323.58 is: 3,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.73 : 6,767.15 = 2,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.73/6,767.15 = 2,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.73x = 6,767.15 × 2,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.73x = 15,723,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,968.94/4,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.82

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