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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.80, 6,543.40 and 2,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.80, 6,543.40 and 2,511.20 is: 3,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.80 : 6,543.40 = 2,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.80/6,543.40 = 2,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.80x = 6,543.40 × 2,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.80x = 16,431,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431,786.08/4,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.80

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