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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.60, 6,785.46 and 2,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.60, 6,785.46 and 2,333.04 is: 3,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.60 : 6,785.46 = 2,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.60/6,785.46 = 2,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.60x = 6,785.46 × 2,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.60x = 15,830,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,749.60/4,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.82

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