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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.63, 6,556.85 and 2,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.63, 6,556.85 and 2,297.72 is: 3,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.63 : 6,556.85 = 2,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.63/6,556.85 = 2,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.63x = 6,556.85 × 2,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.63x = 15,065,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,782.02/4,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.18

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