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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.93, 6,588.59 and 2,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.93, 6,588.59 and 2,306.37 is: 3,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.93 : 6,588.59 = 2,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.93/6,588.59 = 2,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.93x = 6,588.59 × 2,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.93x = 15,195,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,714.79/4,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.13

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