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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,339.85, 6,517.83 and 2,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,339.85, 6,517.83 and 2,261.29 is: 3,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,339.85 : 6,517.83 = 2,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,339.85/6,517.83 = 2,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,339.85x = 6,517.83 × 2,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,339.85x = 14,738,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,703.80/4,339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.13

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