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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.04, 6,782.37 and 2,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.04, 6,782.37 and 2,211.54 is: 3,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.04 : 6,782.37 = 2,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.04/6,782.37 = 2,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.04x = 6,782.37 × 2,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.04x = 14,999,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,482.55/4,520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.44

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