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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.44, 9,674.42 and 2,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.44, 9,674.42 and 2,292.90 is: 3,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.44 : 9,674.42 = 2,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.44/9,674.42 = 2,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.44x = 9,674.42 × 2,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.44x = 22,182,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,429.25/6,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.31

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