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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.94, 6,554.05 and 2,285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.94, 6,554.05 and 2,285.93 is: 3,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.94 : 6,554.05 = 2,285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.94/6,554.05 = 2,285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.94x = 6,554.05 × 2,285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.94x = 14,982,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,110.19/4,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.66

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