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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.31, 6,503.45 and 2,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.31, 6,503.45 and 2,386.51 is: 3,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.31 : 6,503.45 = 2,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.31/6,503.45 = 2,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.31x = 6,503.45 × 2,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.31x = 15,520,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,548.46/4,335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.03

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