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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.57, 6,562.49 and 2,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.57, 6,562.49 and 2,291.56 is: 3,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.57 : 6,562.49 = 2,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.57/6,562.49 = 2,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.57x = 6,562.49 × 2,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.57x = 15,038,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,311.72/4,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.10

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