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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.18, 6,502.74 and 2,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.18, 6,502.74 and 2,254.11 is: 3,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.18 : 6,502.74 = 2,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.18/6,502.74 = 2,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.18x = 6,502.74 × 2,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.18x = 14,657,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,891.26/4,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.15

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