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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.42, 6,782.94 and 2,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.42, 6,782.94 and 2,329.56 is: 3,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.42 : 6,782.94 = 2,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.42/6,782.94 = 2,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.42x = 6,782.94 × 2,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.42x = 15,801,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,265.71/4,521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.76

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