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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.33, 6,950.88 and 2,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.33, 6,950.88 and 2,294.72 is: 3,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.33 : 6,950.88 = 2,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.33/6,950.88 = 2,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.33x = 6,950.88 × 2,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.33x = 15,950,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,288.60/4,636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.29

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