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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.76, 6,791.44 and 2,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.76, 6,791.44 and 2,335.84 is: 3,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.76 : 6,791.44 = 2,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.76/6,791.44 = 2,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.76x = 6,791.44 × 2,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.76x = 15,863,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,717.21/4,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.56

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