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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.52, 6,553.08 and 2,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.52, 6,553.08 and 2,288.01 is: 3,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.52 : 6,553.08 = 2,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.52/6,553.08 = 2,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.52x = 6,553.08 × 2,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.52x = 14,993,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,512.57/4,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.60

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