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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.40, 6,814.13 and 2,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.40, 6,814.13 and 2,203.20 is: 3,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.40 : 6,814.13 = 2,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.40/6,814.13 = 2,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.40x = 6,814.13 × 2,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.40x = 15,012,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,880.20/4,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.78

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