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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.58, 6,954.26 and 2,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.58, 6,954.26 and 2,295.68 is: 3,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.58 : 6,954.26 = 2,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.58/6,954.26 = 2,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.58x = 6,954.26 × 2,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.58x = 15,964,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,709.35/4,636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.21

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