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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.91, 6,493.87 and 2,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.91, 6,493.87 and 2,250.79 is: 3,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.91 : 6,493.87 = 2,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.91/6,493.87 = 2,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.91x = 6,493.87 × 2,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.91x = 14,616,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616,324.24/4,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.55

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