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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.62, 6,505.81 and 2,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.62, 6,505.81 and 2,394.66 is: 3,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.62 : 6,505.81 = 2,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.62/6,505.81 = 2,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.62x = 6,505.81 × 2,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.62x = 15,579,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,202.97/4,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.86

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