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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.79, 6,807.43 and 2,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.79, 6,807.43 and 2,348.59 is: 3,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.79 : 6,807.43 = 2,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.79/6,807.43 = 2,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.79x = 6,807.43 × 2,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.79x = 15,987,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987,862.02/4,542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.39

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