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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.92, 6,814.94 and 2,200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.92, 6,814.94 and 2,200.64 is: 3,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.92 : 6,814.94 = 2,200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.92/6,814.94 = 2,200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.92x = 6,814.94 × 2,200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.92x = 14,997,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,229.56/4,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.96

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