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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.35, 6,726.48 and 2,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.35, 6,726.48 and 2,293.29 is: 3,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.35 : 6,726.48 = 2,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.35/6,726.48 = 2,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.35x = 6,726.48 × 2,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.35x = 15,425,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,769.32/4,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.38

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