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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.44, 6,566.09 and 2,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.44, 6,566.09 and 2,297.31 is: 3,442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.44 : 6,566.09 = 2,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.44/6,566.09 = 2,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.44x = 6,566.09 × 2,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.44x = 15,084,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,332.73/4,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.78

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