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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.44, 6,573.66 and 2,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.44, 6,573.66 and 2,329.96 is: 3,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.44 : 6,573.66 = 2,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.44/6,573.66 = 2,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.44x = 6,573.66 × 2,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.44x = 15,316,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,364.85/4,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.94

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