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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.02, 6,466.53 and 2,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.02, 6,466.53 and 2,362.16 is: 3,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.02 : 6,466.53 = 2,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.02/6,466.53 = 2,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.02x = 6,466.53 × 2,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.02x = 15,274,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,978.50/4,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.24

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