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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.72, 6,458.49 and 2,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.72, 6,458.49 and 2,452.88 is: 3,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.72 : 6,458.49 = 2,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.72/6,458.49 = 2,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.72x = 6,458.49 × 2,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.72x = 15,841,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841,868.66/4,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.26

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