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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.66, 6,565.44 and 2,295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.66, 6,565.44 and 2,295.18 is: 3,443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.66 : 6,565.44 = 2,295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.66/6,565.44 = 2,295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.66x = 6,565.44 × 2,295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.66x = 15,068,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,866.58/4,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.79

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