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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.82, 6,804.96 and 2,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.82, 6,804.96 and 2,195.74 is: 3,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.82 : 6,804.96 = 2,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.82/6,804.96 = 2,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.82x = 6,804.96 × 2,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.82x = 14,941,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,922.87/4,542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.13

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