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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.46, 6,490.17 and 2,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.46, 6,490.17 and 2,253.82 is: 3,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.46 : 6,490.17 = 2,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.46/6,490.17 = 2,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.46x = 6,490.17 × 2,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.46x = 14,627,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,674.95/4,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.30

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