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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.70, 6,809.98 and 2,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.70, 6,809.98 and 2,348.96 is: 3,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.70 : 6,809.98 = 2,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.70/6,809.98 = 2,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.70x = 6,809.98 × 2,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.70x = 15,996,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,370.62/4,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.44

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