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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.96, 6,809.86 and 2,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.96, 6,809.86 and 2,317.69 is: 3,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.96 : 6,809.86 = 2,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.96/6,809.86 = 2,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.96x = 6,809.86 × 2,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.96x = 15,783,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783,144.42/4,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.73

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