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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.78, 6,831.74 and 2,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.78, 6,831.74 and 2,332.13 is: 3,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.78 : 6,831.74 = 2,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.78/6,831.74 = 2,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.78x = 6,831.74 × 2,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.78x = 15,932,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,468.73/4,551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.27

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