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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.82, 6,817.98 and 2,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.82, 6,817.98 and 2,354.96 is: 3,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.82 : 6,817.98 = 2,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.82/6,817.98 = 2,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.82x = 6,817.98 × 2,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.82x = 16,056,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056,070.18/4,546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.27

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