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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.33, 6,952.38 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.33, 6,952.38 and 2,295.72 is: 3,441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.33 : 6,952.38 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.33/6,952.38 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.33x = 6,952.38 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.33x = 15,960,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,717.81/4,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.79

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