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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.31, 6,561.89 and 2,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.31, 6,561.89 and 2,292.82 is: 3,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.31 : 6,561.89 = 2,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.31/6,561.89 = 2,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.31x = 6,561.89 × 2,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.31x = 15,045,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,221.96/4,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.24

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