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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.40, 6,905.76 and 2,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.40, 6,905.76 and 2,265.58 is: 3,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.40 : 6,905.76 = 2,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.40/6,905.76 = 2,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.40x = 6,905.76 × 2,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.40x = 15,645,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,551.74/4,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.22

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