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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.92, 6,726.70 and 2,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.92, 6,726.70 and 2,292.06 is: 3,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.92 : 6,726.70 = 2,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.92/6,726.70 = 2,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.92x = 6,726.70 × 2,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.92x = 15,418,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,000.00/4,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.51

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