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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.66, 6,544.83 and 2,284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.66, 6,544.83 and 2,284.34 is: 3,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.66 : 6,544.83 = 2,284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.66/6,544.83 = 2,284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.66x = 6,544.83 × 2,284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.66x = 14,950,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950,616.96/4,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.38

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