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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.92, 6,814.46 and 2,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.92, 6,814.46 and 2,359.08 is: 3,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.92 : 6,814.46 = 2,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.92/6,814.46 = 2,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.92x = 6,814.46 × 2,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.92x = 16,075,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075,856.30/4,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.99

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