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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.35, 6,560.46 and 2,291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.35, 6,560.46 and 2,291.86 is: 3,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.35 : 6,560.46 = 2,291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.35/6,560.46 = 2,291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.35x = 6,560.46 × 2,291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.35x = 15,035,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035,655.86/4,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.80

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