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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.83, 6,909.72 and 2,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.83, 6,909.72 and 2,265.18 is: 3,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.83 : 6,909.72 = 2,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.83/6,909.72 = 2,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.83x = 6,909.72 × 2,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.83x = 15,651,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,759.55/4,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.30

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