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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.32, 6,044.46 and 2,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.32, 6,044.46 and 2,297.56 is: 3,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.32 : 6,044.46 = 2,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.32/6,044.46 = 2,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.32x = 6,044.46 × 2,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.32x = 13,887,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887,509.52/4,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.90

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