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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.22, 6,492.52 and 2,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.22, 6,492.52 and 2,565.56 is: 3,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.22 : 6,492.52 = 2,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.22/6,492.52 = 2,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.22x = 6,492.52 × 2,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.22x = 16,656,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656,932.53/4,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.58

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