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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.80, 6,558.60 and 2,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.80, 6,558.60 and 2,322.80 is: 3,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.80 : 6,558.60 = 2,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.80/6,558.60 = 2,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.80x = 6,558.60 × 2,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.80x = 15,234,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,316.08/4,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.29

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