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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.97, 6,576.39 and 2,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.97, 6,576.39 and 2,302.49 is: 3,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.97 : 6,576.39 = 2,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.97/6,576.39 = 2,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.97x = 6,576.39 × 2,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.97x = 15,142,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,096.67/4,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.75

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