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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.43, 6,802.69 and 2,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.43, 6,802.69 and 2,344.76 is: 3,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.43 : 6,802.69 = 2,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.43/6,802.69 = 2,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.43x = 6,802.69 × 2,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.43x = 15,950,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,675.40/4,537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.35

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