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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.35, 6,540.70 and 2,278.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.35, 6,540.70 and 2,278.95 is: 3,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.35 : 6,540.70 = 2,278.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.35/6,540.70 = 2,278.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.35x = 6,540.70 × 2,278.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.35x = 14,905,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905,928.27/4,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.52

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