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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.18, 6,591.40 and 2,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.18, 6,591.40 and 2,314.02 is: 3,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.18 : 6,591.40 = 2,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.18/6,591.40 = 2,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.18x = 6,591.40 × 2,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.18x = 15,252,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,631.43/4,395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.31

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