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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.40, 6,524.58 and 2,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.40, 6,524.58 and 2,274.32 is: 3,407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.40 : 6,524.58 = 2,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.40/6,524.58 = 2,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.40x = 6,524.58 × 2,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.40x = 14,838,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,982.79/4,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.81

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