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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.40, 6,504.52 and 2,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.40, 6,504.52 and 2,255.72 is: 3,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.40 : 6,504.52 = 2,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.40/6,504.52 = 2,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.40x = 6,504.52 × 2,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.40x = 14,672,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,375.85/4,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.54

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