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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.88, 6,561.56 and 2,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.88, 6,561.56 and 2,297.94 is: 3,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.88 : 6,561.56 = 2,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.88/6,561.56 = 2,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.88x = 6,561.56 × 2,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.88x = 15,078,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,071.19/4,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.22

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