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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.65, 6,771.91 and 2,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.65, 6,771.91 and 2,293.62 is: 3,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.65 : 6,771.91 = 2,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.65/6,771.91 = 2,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.65x = 6,771.91 × 2,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.65x = 15,532,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,188.21/4,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.64

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