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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.95, 6,693.30 and 2,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.95, 6,693.30 and 2,270.52 is: 3,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.95 : 6,693.30 = 2,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.95/6,693.30 = 2,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.95x = 6,693.30 × 2,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.95x = 15,197,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,271.52/4,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.50

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