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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.63, 6,558.35 and 2,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.63, 6,558.35 and 2,298.72 is: 3,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.63 : 6,558.35 = 2,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.63/6,558.35 = 2,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.63x = 6,558.35 × 2,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.63x = 15,075,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,810.31/4,381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.69

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