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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,536.38, 6,808.33 and 2,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,536.38, 6,808.33 and 2,316.86 is: 3,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,536.38 : 6,808.33 = 2,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,536.38/6,808.33 = 2,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,536.38x = 6,808.33 × 2,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,536.38x = 15,773,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773,947.44/4,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.21

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