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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.97, 6,815.01 and 2,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.97, 6,815.01 and 2,319.66 is: 3,480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.97 : 6,815.01 = 2,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.97/6,815.01 = 2,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.97x = 6,815.01 × 2,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.97x = 15,808,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,494.50/4,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.54

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