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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.38, 6,806.83 and 2,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.38, 6,806.83 and 2,315.86 is: 3,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.38 : 6,806.83 = 2,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.38/6,806.83 = 2,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.38x = 6,806.83 × 2,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.38x = 15,763,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763,665.32/4,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.71

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