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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.28, 6,774.24 and 2,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.28, 6,774.24 and 2,323.12 is: 3,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.28 : 6,774.24 = 2,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.28/6,774.24 = 2,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.28x = 6,774.24 × 2,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.28x = 15,737,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,372.43/4,519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.27

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