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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,490.42, 6,731.46 and 2,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,490.42, 6,731.46 and 2,294.30 is: 3,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,490.42 : 6,731.46 = 2,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,490.42/6,731.46 = 2,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,490.42x = 6,731.46 × 2,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,490.42x = 15,443,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,988.68/4,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.32

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