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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.70, 6,802.56 and 2,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.70, 6,802.56 and 2,346.24 is: 3,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.70 : 6,802.56 = 2,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.70/6,802.56 = 2,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.70x = 6,802.56 × 2,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.70x = 15,960,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,438.37/4,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.52

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