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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.28, 6,580.44 and 2,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.28, 6,580.44 and 2,307.18 is: 3,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.28 : 6,580.44 = 2,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.28/6,580.44 = 2,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.28x = 6,580.44 × 2,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.28x = 15,182,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,259.56/4,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.10

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