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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.03, 6,565.14 and 2,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.03, 6,565.14 and 2,405.52 is: 3,603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.03 : 6,565.14 = 2,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.03/6,565.14 = 2,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.03x = 6,565.14 × 2,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.03x = 15,792,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,575.57/4,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.94

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