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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.54, 6,530.76 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.54, 6,530.76 and 2,272.14 is: 3,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.54 : 6,530.76 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.54/6,530.76 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.54x = 6,530.76 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.54x = 14,838,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,801.03/4,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.01

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