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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.84, 6,795.72 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.84, 6,795.72 and 2,226.96 is: 3,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.84 : 6,795.72 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.84/6,795.72 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.84x = 6,795.72 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.84x = 15,133,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,796.61/4,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.96

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