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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.94, 6,574.83 and 2,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.94, 6,574.83 and 2,301.46 is: 3,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.94 : 6,574.83 = 2,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.94/6,574.83 = 2,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.94x = 6,574.83 × 2,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.94x = 15,131,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,708.25/4,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.20

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