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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.79, 6,804.43 and 2,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.79, 6,804.43 and 2,346.59 is: 3,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.79 : 6,804.43 = 2,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.79/6,804.43 = 2,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.79x = 6,804.43 × 2,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.79x = 15,967,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,207.39/4,540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.39

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