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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.08, 6,462.27 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.08, 6,462.27 and 2,545.92 is: 3,826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.08 : 6,462.27 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.08/6,462.27 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.08x = 6,462.27 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.08x = 16,452,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452,422.44/4,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.07

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