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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.93, 6,517.57 and 2,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.93, 6,517.57 and 2,236 is: 3,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.93 : 6,517.57 = 2,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.93/6,517.57 = 2,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.93x = 6,517.57 × 2,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.93x = 14,573,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,286.52/4,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.09

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