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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.74, 6,486.02 and 2,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.74, 6,486.02 and 2,251.10 is: 3,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.74 : 6,486.02 = 2,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.74/6,486.02 = 2,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.74x = 6,486.02 × 2,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.74x = 14,600,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,679.62/4,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.18

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