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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.81, 6,801.86 and 2,194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.81, 6,801.86 and 2,194.93 is: 3,292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.81 : 6,801.86 = 2,194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.81/6,801.86 = 2,194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.81x = 6,801.86 × 2,194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.81x = 14,929,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,608.21/4,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.95

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