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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.23, 6,489.78 and 2,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.23, 6,489.78 and 2,253.59 is: 3,375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.23 : 6,489.78 = 2,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.23/6,489.78 = 2,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.23x = 6,489.78 × 2,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.23x = 14,625,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,270.86/4,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.93

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