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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.98, 6,802.08 and 2,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.98, 6,802.08 and 2,347.10 is: 3,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.98 : 6,802.08 = 2,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.98/6,802.08 = 2,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.98x = 6,802.08 × 2,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.98x = 15,965,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965,135.60/4,542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.24

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