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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.72, 6,533.64 and 2,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.72, 6,533.64 and 2,403.68 is: 3,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.72 : 6,533.64 = 2,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.72/6,533.64 = 2,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.72x = 6,533.64 × 2,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.72x = 15,704,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,779.80/4,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.55

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