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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.76, 6,788.46 and 2,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.76, 6,788.46 and 2,333.84 is: 3,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.76 : 6,788.46 = 2,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.76/6,788.46 = 2,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.76x = 6,788.46 × 2,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.76x = 15,843,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,179.49/4,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.58

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