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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.66, 6,566.94 and 2,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.66, 6,566.94 and 2,296.18 is: 3,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.66 : 6,566.94 = 2,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.66/6,566.94 = 2,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.66x = 6,566.94 × 2,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.66x = 15,078,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,876.29/4,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.29

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