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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.59, 6,791.61 and 2,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.59, 6,791.61 and 2,333.92 is: 3,501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.59 : 6,791.61 = 2,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.59/6,791.61 = 2,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.59x = 6,791.61 × 2,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.59x = 15,851,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,074.41/4,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.77

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