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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.48, 6,920.03 and 2,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.48, 6,920.03 and 2,272.66 is: 3,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.48 : 6,920.03 = 2,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.48/6,920.03 = 2,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.48x = 6,920.03 × 2,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.48x = 15,726,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,863.76/4,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.42

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