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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.77, 6,555.69 and 2,288.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.77, 6,555.69 and 2,288.67 is: 3,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.77 : 6,555.69 = 2,288.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.77/6,555.69 = 2,288.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.77x = 6,555.69 × 2,288.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.77x = 15,003,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,811.03/4,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.55

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