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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.23, 6,968.88 and 2,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.23, 6,968.88 and 2,306.52 is: 3,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.23 : 6,968.88 = 2,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.23/6,968.88 = 2,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.23x = 6,968.88 × 2,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.23x = 16,073,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,861.10/4,645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.29

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