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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.87, 6,521.46 and 2,274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.87, 6,521.46 and 2,274.03 is: 3,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.87 : 6,521.46 = 2,274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.87/6,521.46 = 2,274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.87x = 6,521.46 × 2,274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.87x = 14,829,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,995.68/4,356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.82

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