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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.32, 6,558.91 and 2,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.32, 6,558.91 and 2,290.83 is: 3,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.32 : 6,558.91 = 2,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.32/6,558.91 = 2,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.32x = 6,558.91 × 2,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.32x = 15,025,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,322.53/4,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.25

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