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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.38, 6,803.61 and 2,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.38, 6,803.61 and 2,226.34 is: 3,339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.38 : 6,803.61 = 2,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.38/6,803.61 = 2,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.38x = 6,803.61 × 2,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.38x = 15,147,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,147,149.09/4,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.78

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