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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.10, 6,562.44 and 2,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.10, 6,562.44 and 2,303.84 is: 3,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.10 : 6,562.44 = 2,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.10/6,562.44 = 2,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.10x = 6,562.44 × 2,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.10x = 15,118,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,828.18/4,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.13

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