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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.14, 6,555.78 and 2,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.14, 6,555.78 and 2,293.14 is: 3,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.14 : 6,555.78 = 2,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.14/6,555.78 = 2,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.14x = 6,555.78 × 2,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.14x = 15,033,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,321.35/4,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.44

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