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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.93, 6,588.03 and 2,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.93, 6,588.03 and 2,281.24 is: 3,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.93 : 6,588.03 = 2,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.93/6,588.03 = 2,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.93x = 6,588.03 × 2,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.93x = 15,028,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,877.56/4,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.71

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