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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.38, 6,805.33 and 2,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.38, 6,805.33 and 2,314.86 is: 3,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.38 : 6,805.33 = 2,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.38/6,805.33 = 2,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.38x = 6,805.33 × 2,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.38x = 15,753,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,382.08/4,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.21

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