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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.94, 6,562.83 and 2,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.94, 6,562.83 and 2,293.44 is: 3,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.94 : 6,562.83 = 2,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.94/6,562.83 = 2,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.94x = 6,562.83 × 2,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.94x = 15,051,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,473.24/4,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.17

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