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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.20, 6,459.62 and 2,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.20, 6,459.62 and 2,355.12 is: 3,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.20 : 6,459.62 = 2,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.20/6,459.62 = 2,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.20x = 6,459.62 × 2,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.20x = 15,213,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213,168.48/4,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.68

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