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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.54, 6,560.75 and 2,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.54, 6,560.75 and 2,292.05 is: 3,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.54 : 6,560.75 = 2,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.54/6,560.75 = 2,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.54x = 6,560.75 × 2,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.54x = 15,037,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,522.77/4,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.08

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