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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.32, 6,562.24 and 2,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.32, 6,562.24 and 2,293.77 is: 3,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.32 : 6,562.24 = 2,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.32/6,562.24 = 2,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.32x = 6,562.24 × 2,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.32x = 15,052,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,269.24/4,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.63

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