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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.87, 6,499.27 and 2,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.87, 6,499.27 and 2,251.80 is: 3,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.87 : 6,499.27 = 2,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.87/6,499.27 = 2,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.87x = 6,499.27 × 2,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.87x = 14,635,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635,059.00/4,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.68

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