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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.32, 6,560.74 and 2,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.32, 6,560.74 and 2,292.77 is: 3,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.32 : 6,560.74 = 2,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.32/6,560.74 = 2,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.32x = 6,560.74 × 2,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.32x = 15,042,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,267.85/4,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.13

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