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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.57, 6,562.28 and 2,293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.57, 6,562.28 and 2,293.07 is: 3,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.57 : 6,562.28 = 2,293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.57/6,562.28 = 2,293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.57x = 6,562.28 × 2,293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.57x = 15,047,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,740.32/4,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.61

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