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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.58, 6,952.71 and 2,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.58, 6,952.71 and 2,298.39 is: 3,445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.58 : 6,952.71 = 2,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.58/6,952.71 = 2,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.58x = 6,952.71 × 2,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.58x = 15,980,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980,039.14/4,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.77

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