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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.68, 6,806.06 and 2,347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.68, 6,806.06 and 2,347.01 is: 3,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.68 : 6,806.06 = 2,347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.68/6,806.06 = 2,347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.68x = 6,806.06 × 2,347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.68x = 15,973,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,890.88/4,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.73

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