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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.60, 6,515.28 and 2,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.60, 6,515.28 and 2,263.71 is: 3,394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.60 : 6,515.28 = 2,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.60/6,515.28 = 2,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.60x = 6,515.28 × 2,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.60x = 14,748,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,704.49/4,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.72

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