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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.80, 6,806.94 and 2,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.80, 6,806.94 and 2,344.04 is: 3,519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.80 : 6,806.94 = 2,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.80/6,806.94 = 2,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.80x = 6,806.94 × 2,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.80x = 15,955,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,739.64/4,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.29

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