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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.74, 6,520.61 and 2,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.74, 6,520.61 and 2,265.38 is: 3,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.74 : 6,520.61 = 2,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.74/6,520.61 = 2,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.74x = 6,520.61 × 2,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.74x = 14,771,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,771,659.48/4,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.89

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