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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.08, 6,436.80 and 2,548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.08, 6,436.80 and 2,548.02 is: 3,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.08 : 6,436.80 = 2,548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.08/6,436.80 = 2,548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.08x = 6,436.80 × 2,548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.08x = 16,401,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,095.14/4,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.37

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