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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.93, 6,561.33 and 2,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.93, 6,561.33 and 2,292.44 is: 3,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.93 : 6,561.33 = 2,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.93/6,561.33 = 2,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.93x = 6,561.33 × 2,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.93x = 15,041,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,455.35/4,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.67

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