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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.85, 6,519.33 and 2,262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.85, 6,519.33 and 2,262.29 is: 3,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.85 : 6,519.33 = 2,262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.85/6,519.33 = 2,262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.85x = 6,519.33 × 2,262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.85x = 14,748,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,615.07/4,340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.63

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