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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.90, 6,530.52 and 2,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.90, 6,530.52 and 2,044.78 is: 3,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.90 : 6,530.52 = 2,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.90/6,530.52 = 2,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.90x = 6,530.52 × 2,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.90x = 13,353,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353,476.69/4,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.31

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