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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.56, 6,807.90 and 2,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.56, 6,807.90 and 2,198.08 is: 3,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.56 : 6,807.90 = 2,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.56/6,807.90 = 2,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.56x = 6,807.90 × 2,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.56x = 14,964,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,308.83/4,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.15

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