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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.94, 6,572.91 and 2,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.94, 6,572.91 and 2,329.46 is: 3,494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.94 : 6,572.91 = 2,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.94/6,572.91 = 2,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.94x = 6,572.91 × 2,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.94x = 15,311,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311,330.93/4,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.19

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