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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.70, 6,805.56 and 2,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.70, 6,805.56 and 2,348.24 is: 3,519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.70 : 6,805.56 = 2,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.70/6,805.56 = 2,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.70x = 6,805.56 × 2,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.70x = 15,981,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,088.21/4,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.52

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