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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.89, 6,787.26 and 2,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.89, 6,787.26 and 2,332.35 is: 3,498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.89 : 6,787.26 = 2,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.89/6,787.26 = 2,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.89x = 6,787.26 × 2,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.89x = 15,830,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,265.86/4,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.49

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