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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.80, 6,362.34 and 2,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.80, 6,362.34 and 2,292.92 is: 3,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.80 : 6,362.34 = 2,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.80/6,362.34 = 2,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.80x = 6,362.34 × 2,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.80x = 14,588,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,336.63/4,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.75

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