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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.44, 6,949.33 and 2,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.44, 6,949.33 and 2,292.69 is: 3,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.44 : 6,949.33 = 2,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.44/6,949.33 = 2,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.44x = 6,949.33 × 2,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.44x = 15,932,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,659.40/4,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.62

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