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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.81, 6,795.24 and 2,341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.81, 6,795.24 and 2,341.34 is: 3,509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.81 : 6,795.24 = 2,341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.81/6,795.24 = 2,341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.81x = 6,795.24 × 2,341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.81x = 15,909,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,967.22/4,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.18

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