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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.60, 6,455.43 and 2,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.60, 6,455.43 and 2,368.17 is: 3,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.60 : 6,455.43 = 2,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.60/6,455.43 = 2,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.60x = 6,455.43 × 2,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.60x = 15,287,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,555.66/4,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.22

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