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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.59, 6,528.33 and 2,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.59, 6,528.33 and 2,272.59 is: 3,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.59 : 6,528.33 = 2,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.59/6,528.33 = 2,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.59x = 6,528.33 × 2,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.59x = 14,836,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,217.47/4,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.38

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