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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.90, 6,557.36 and 2,291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.90, 6,557.36 and 2,291.79 is: 3,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.90 : 6,557.36 = 2,291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.90/6,557.36 = 2,291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.90x = 6,557.36 × 2,291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.90x = 15,028,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,105.21/4,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.00

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