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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.27, 6,553.44 and 2,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.27, 6,553.44 and 2,290.88 is: 3,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.27 : 6,553.44 = 2,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.27/6,553.44 = 2,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.27x = 6,553.44 × 2,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.27x = 15,013,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,144.63/4,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.50

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