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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.40, 6,805.32 and 2,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.40, 6,805.32 and 2,197.32 is: 3,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.40 : 6,805.32 = 2,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.40/6,805.32 = 2,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.40x = 6,805.32 × 2,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.40x = 14,953,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,953,465.74/4,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.06

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