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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.32, 6,559.24 and 2,291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.32, 6,559.24 and 2,291.77 is: 3,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.32 : 6,559.24 = 2,291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.32/6,559.24 = 2,291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.32x = 6,559.24 × 2,291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.32x = 15,032,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,269.45/4,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.63

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