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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.66, 6,563.58 and 2,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.66, 6,563.58 and 2,295.15 is: 3,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.66 : 6,563.58 = 2,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.66/6,563.58 = 2,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.66x = 6,563.58 × 2,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.66x = 15,064,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,367.82/4,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.20

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