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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.32, 6,804.26 and 2,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.32, 6,804.26 and 2,069.74 is: 3,103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.32 : 6,804.26 = 2,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.32/6,804.26 = 2,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.32x = 6,804.26 × 2,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.32x = 14,083,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,049.09/4,538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.14

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