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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.38, 6,536.40 and 2,406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.38, 6,536.40 and 2,406.31 is: 3,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.38 : 6,536.40 = 2,406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.38/6,536.40 = 2,406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.38x = 6,536.40 × 2,406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.38x = 15,728,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728,579.32/4,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.47

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