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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.81, 6,784.90 and 2,330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.81, 6,784.90 and 2,330.17 is: 3,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.81 : 6,784.90 = 2,330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.81/6,784.90 = 2,330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.81x = 6,784.90 × 2,330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.81x = 15,809,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,947.65/4,520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.15

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