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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.63, 6,497.62 and 2,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.63, 6,497.62 and 2,251.29 is: 3,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.63 : 6,497.62 = 2,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.63/6,497.62 = 2,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.63x = 6,497.62 × 2,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.63x = 14,628,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628,045.67/4,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.92

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