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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.40, 6,533.12 and 2,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.40, 6,533.12 and 2,602 is: 3,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.40 : 6,533.12 = 2,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.40/6,533.12 = 2,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.40x = 6,533.12 × 2,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.40x = 16,999,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,178.24/4,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.12

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