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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.06, 6,799.59 and 2,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.06, 6,799.59 and 2,190.42 is: 3,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.06 : 6,799.59 = 2,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.06/6,799.59 = 2,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.06x = 6,799.59 × 2,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.06x = 14,893,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,957.93/4,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.18

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