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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.03, 6,498.20 and 2,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.03, 6,498.20 and 2,256.20 is: 3,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.03 : 6,498.20 = 2,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.03/6,498.20 = 2,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.03x = 6,498.20 × 2,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.03x = 14,661,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,661,195.07/4,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.37

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