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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.66, 6,581.98 and 2,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.66, 6,581.98 and 2,306.88 is: 3,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.66 : 6,581.98 = 2,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.66/6,581.98 = 2,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.66x = 6,581.98 × 2,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.66x = 15,183,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183,838.02/4,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.16

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