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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.90, 6,558.86 and 2,292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.90, 6,558.86 and 2,292.79 is: 3,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.90 : 6,558.86 = 2,292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.90/6,558.86 = 2,292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.90x = 6,558.86 × 2,292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.90x = 15,038,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,088.62/4,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.50

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