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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.97, 6,783.98 and 2,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.97, 6,783.98 and 2,302.95 is: 3,448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.97 : 6,783.98 = 2,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.97/6,783.98 = 2,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.97x = 6,783.98 × 2,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.97x = 15,623,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623,155.23/4,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.84

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