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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.09, 6,564.58 and 2,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.09, 6,564.58 and 2,294.61 is: 3,442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.09 : 6,564.58 = 2,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.09/6,564.58 = 2,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.09x = 6,564.58 × 2,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.09x = 15,063,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,120.56/4,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.93

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