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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.82, 6,831.48 and 2,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.82, 6,831.48 and 2,363.96 is: 3,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.82 : 6,831.48 = 2,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.82/6,831.48 = 2,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.82x = 6,831.48 × 2,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.82x = 16,149,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,345.46/4,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.77

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