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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.38, 6,813.16 and 2,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.38, 6,813.16 and 2,200.43 is: 3,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.38 : 6,813.16 = 2,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.38/6,813.16 = 2,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.38x = 6,813.16 × 2,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.38x = 14,991,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991,881.66/4,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.27

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