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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.59, 6,544.91 and 2,512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.59, 6,544.91 and 2,512.22 is: 3,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.59 : 6,544.91 = 2,512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.59/6,544.91 = 2,512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.59x = 6,544.91 × 2,512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.59x = 16,442,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442,227.36/4,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.11

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