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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.64, 6,785.74 and 2,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.64, 6,785.74 and 2,329.88 is: 3,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.64 : 6,785.74 = 2,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.64/6,785.74 = 2,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.64x = 6,785.74 × 2,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.64x = 15,809,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,959.91/4,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.06

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