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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.41, 6,496.35 and 2,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.41, 6,496.35 and 2,363.02 is: 3,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.41 : 6,496.35 = 2,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.41/6,496.35 = 2,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.41x = 6,496.35 × 2,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.41x = 15,351,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,004.98/4,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.76

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