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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.52, 6,541.43 and 2,279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.52, 6,541.43 and 2,279.25 is: 3,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.52 : 6,541.43 = 2,279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.52/6,541.43 = 2,279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.52x = 6,541.43 × 2,279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.52x = 14,909,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909,542.93/4,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.78

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