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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.61, 6,563.73 and 2,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.61, 6,563.73 and 2,294.34 is: 3,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.61 : 6,563.73 = 2,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.61/6,563.73 = 2,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.61x = 6,563.73 × 2,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.61x = 15,059,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,428.29/4,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.53

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