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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,523.72, 6,786.68 and 2,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,523.72, 6,786.68 and 2,297.08 is: 3,446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,523.72 : 6,786.68 = 2,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,523.72/6,786.68 = 2,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,523.72x = 6,786.68 × 2,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,523.72x = 15,589,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,535.41/4,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.18

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