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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.66, 6,514.32 and 2,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.66, 6,514.32 and 2,262.20 is: 3,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.66 : 6,514.32 = 2,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.66/6,514.32 = 2,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.66x = 6,514.32 × 2,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.66x = 14,736,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,694.70/4,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.25

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